Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Wharton, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 85150 - 153925
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide fuze design engineering and technical leadership support to DEVCOM Armaments Center Picatinny Arsenal NJ.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct and support R&D activities for the development of novel fuzes and fuze setting systems including design reviews hardware fabrication functional testing performance evaluations and experimental validation.
- Lead the development and optimization of fuze designs incorporating advanced FEA simulations material selection and manufacturing process improvements.
- Generate Technical Data Packages using CAD software (e.g. Creo SolidWorks) to create 3D models and 2D drawings of designs ensuring compliance with MIL ASME and other applicable standards.
- Prepare detailed technical reports documenting designs test results and engineering analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage projects within required budgets and schedules ensuring alignment with program goals and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including subject matter experts supervisors customers and functional peer group managers to drive informed decision-making and project success.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of a BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (advanced degrees preferred).
- 5-7 years of experience in electro-mechanical fuzing and fuze setting systems including design testing and manufacturing.
- Proficiency in commercial CAD software (e.g. Creo SolidWorks) and Configuration Management (CM) tools.
- Experience with FEA analysis (e.g. Abaqus Ansys) and material selection for high-stress environments.
- Solid understanding of fuze design principles MIL standards and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills for preparing reports and presentations.
- US citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in relevant field.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 27 2025For 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 $85150.00 - $153925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
