Mechanical Modeling Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Modeling Engineer supports the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. This role involves constructing highly detailed 3-D geometric computer-aided design (CAD) models of multiple foreign spacecraft, drafting notional capabilities of satellite components, modeling components or entire vehicles, and producing high confidence answers to problems of interest on space systems.

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.
• Perform all-source intelligence research, analysis, and assessments with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or similar equivalent degree) with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (or similar equivalent degree) with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with SolidWorks, NX, Catia, or similar 3D CAD modeling software.
• Industry or government experience in 3D CAD/CAE.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; the ability to work individually and with teams.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or similar equivalent degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or similar equivalent degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with satellite system design, layout, or systems engineering, experience with aerospace industry standards and best practices, experience with US Intelligence Community standards and procedures, and experience working at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) or NSIC with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models.

Skills

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Expertise in SolidWorks, NX, Catia, or similar 3D CAD modeling software.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, Immediate Vesting in our 401K, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.

Pay

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Schedule

Flexible Schedules