Mobile Radar Mechanical Designer

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Job 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

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience. Strong SolidWorks userExperience with drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5Basic understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysisStrong attention-to-detailSelf-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments.
Preferred Qualifications

Windchill PLM experienceDesign and/or Integration experience in the following areas:Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and trailersMobile tactical equipmentPower generationMobile tactical equipmentPayload erector systemsExperience with large steel structures including welded structures, bolted assemblies, and machined partsExperience with aluminum sheet metal parts, electronics racks and enclosures, and environmental control unitsExperience with metal part finishes and coatings

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Original Posting:November 6, 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.