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Mechanical Engineer

Today St. Petersburg, FL

Description

  • General program information and/or position overview. The EW Division of Leidos is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our cross-functional engineering team using innovative technology to develop truly novel communications systems solutions for the US Navy. This is a great opportunity for a mechanical engineer with a background in printed circuit board layout design for antenna and transceiver systems. You will be part of a high powered, collegial, and ethical team, performing vital work that has a major impact within the US Navy.
  • Primary Responsibilities.
  • Set up and manage Altium Designer libraries. Ensure component pad geometries match OEM recommendations.
  • Generate training plan and procedures for printed circuit board, schematic, and part list development in Altium Designer.
  • Collaborate with printed wiring board vendors and design engineers to determine board stack-up and copper balancing for circuit card designs.
  • Perform printed wiring board design layout. Produce a technical data package (i.e. Gerbers, circuit card assembly drawings, and parts lists, etc.) for distribution to vendors for fabrication.
  • Mentor engineering staff with respect to printed circuit board design and layout techniques.

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  • Basic Qualifications.
  • US Citizenship required. Must have an active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain.
  • BA/BS in Engineering or equivalent experience and 12-15 years of printed circuit board design and layout.
  • Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, communicating progress to stakeholders at each phase of project, documentation, and testing
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer, AutoCAD, and CAM350.
  • Strong experience in the layout of military-grade communications system printed wiring board designs (i.e., antennas (phased-arry, planar, etc.), transceivers, and sensors.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

March 17, 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

Client-provided location(s): St. Petersburg, FL
Job ID: Leidos-R-00178521
Employment Type: PART_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-18T19:09:47

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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