Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of shipboard mechanical systems and hardware for U.S. Navy platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a mission driven environment, understands the rigor of naval design standards, and can guide complex mechanical solutions from concept through fleet deployment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the design and analysis of shipboard mechanical hardware including enclosure, cooling systems, shock isolated assemblies, and equipment racks. Develop 3D models, perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis and material selections to ensure performance in harsh maritime environments including Mil-DTL-901E and Mil-STD-810. Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, structural, and systems engineering teams

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

10 years of mechanical design experience with at least 3 years supporting US Navy hardware

Strong SolidWorks CAD Design skills

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis skills

Experience with shipboard installation design, ship checks, and shipyard coordination

Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing techniques

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
March 12, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.