Mechanical Engineer job vacancy

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Job Description: The Leidos Security Detection & Automation (SDA) operation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team in Tewksbury, MA. This is a great opportunity for a staff engineer who likes to roll up their sleeves and work hands-on while exploring bleeding edge technology. Working in a diverse and collaborative R&D environment, this position will be responsible for mechanical design in support of new product development and enhancement. This will include specification, component selections, critical component design, and following engineering review and document control practices.

The ultimate goal for this position will be to update existing design as well as introduce new products to our already extensive line of security detection products. The products being developed through this effort are truly novel, and will make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design, implement, and testing of X-ray systems
Structural design associated with large and small electromechanical structures and sub-systems
Identify components, communicate with vendors, provide analytical suggestions for component selections
Optimize complex designs
Build prototypes and verify requirements
Join the product development team and provide expertise for key component design requirements
Lead preliminary and critical design reviews for subsystems during product development process
Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers in order to develop proof of concept, prototype, and production-ready systems

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field with 2-4 years' experience, OR a master's degree in related field and 2 years' experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Strong knowledge of SolidWorks modeling
Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skills
Proficiency creating 2D mechanical CAD drawing
Good documentation and process discipline with close attention to details

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with X-ray device shielding and collimation
Familiarity with Product Development Process
Understanding and design of high-speed rotation components and safety requirements.

About Us:

Our SD&A offices provide a dynamic and collaborative environment. We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, exciting referral programs, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical workplace. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.

Driven by our talented workforce, the Security Detection and Automation Operation is the cornerstone of Leidos' comprehensive suite of fully integrated security detection and automation solutions for aviation, ports and borders, and critical infrastructure customers around the world, with more than 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries. Leidos is positioned to address emerging and evolving threats through rapid development of innovative solutions for our global customers.

Pay Range:

ID: #23863619
State: Massachusetts Tewksbury 01876 Tewksbury USA
City: Tewksbury
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Job type: Permanent
Showed: 2021-12-04
Deadline: 2022-01-25
Category: Security