Mobile Radar Mechanical Designer

Employer description

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a Mobile Radar Mechanical Designer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of sensors to protect America and its allies. You will perform mechanical design of the Army Long-range Persistent Surveillance-Mobile (ALPS-M) product.

As a member of the design team, you will use SolidWorks CAD software and Windchill PLM software daily to turn ideas into concepts, mature those designs, and create drawings for manufacturing and integration.

This role requires a strong technical contributor, proficient in applying mechanical design principles and modeling practices for sheet metal parts, machined components, welded structures, and bolted assemblies.  You will be responsible for developing CAD designs and drawings that satisfy technical requirements through collaborating with other members of the mechanical design team.

This is not your average design position. You will work on a team of the most talented designers and engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any career. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.

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Primary Responsibilities

Structural and enclosure design via Solidworks CAD software, drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5, and producing technical data packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000

Basic Qualifications

Associates degree in Engineering Technology or Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent

2+ years of applicable experience - seeking to fill multiple roles from junior to senior level.

Strong SolidWorks user

Experience with drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5

Basic understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis

Strong attention-to-detail

Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments

Active DoD security clearance (or eligibility to obtain and maintain clearance)

Preferred Qualifications

Windchill PLM experience

Design and/or Integration experience in the following areas:

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and trailers

Mobile tactical equipment

Power generation

Mobile tactical equipment

Payload erector systems

Experience with large steel structures including welded structures, bolted assemblies, and machined parts

Experience with aluminum sheet metal parts, electronics racks and enclosures, and environmental control units

Experience with metal part finishes and coatings

**This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience. Salary could be more or less than what is listed below.

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:August 31, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.