Mechanical Modeling Engineer - Active TS/SCI Required

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is hiring a CAD Modeling Engineer knowledgeable in foreign spacecraft systems to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as an integral member of a government-contractor team. The successful candidate will construct highly detailed 3-D geometric computer-aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft on Team Leader-assigned systems; to include static and dynamic characteristics (e.g., external configuration, layout and location of internal subsystems, antenna and solar panel motion, construction techniques, and materials descriptions). CAD models shall be completed in industry standard portable formats, ensuring that products conform to existing standards, as required by the Government.

This position will require working as part of a team comprised of military, government, and other contractors to achieve high confidence answers to problems of interest. The qualified candidate must also be able to work independently and have effective writing and verbal communication skills.

All work is onsite; an active TS/SCI is required for this position.   

Primary Responsibilities

* Construct highly detailed 3-D geometric computer-aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft
* Draft notional capabilities of satellite components.
* Model components or entire vehicles
* Produce high confidence answers to problems of interest on space systems
* Supervise 2-5 other Engineers/Analysts

Basic Qualifications

* Active TS/SCI security clearance 
* BS/BA and 4+ years of relevant experience OR MS/MA and 2+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree 
* Industry or government experience in 3D CAD/CAE.
* Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to work individually and with teams 

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with SolidWorks or other similar 3D CAD modeling software 
* Some knowledge of electrical space avionics and antenna systems 
* Mechanical understanding of space systems 

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.