Project Engineer

Description

General program information and/or position overview

Leidos is seeking a to contribute to cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio of our Maritime Systems Division (MSD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions

Leidos' Maritime Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We're known for achieving "industry firsts" in the most challenging maritime domains.

The selected candidate will be part of an elite, top notch group responsible for development, manufacture, and test of electro-mechanical devices for use with Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and other undersea systems and maritime mission applications. This individual will work closely with the government-industry engineering team through all project phases.

• Develop and integrate payloads for UUV/USV systems
• Develop tools and methods to aid in payload integration, production and test
• Design and manage manufacture of waterproof housings for payload components, sensors, and electronics
• Assist in the planning and conduct of at-sea operational and survivability testing
• Work with small teams in remote field locations
• Create and manage CAD models of components and assemblies
• Support configuration management processes for relevant mechanical systems, interfaces, and assembly procedures
• Work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.
• Develop and evaluate solution options to technical problems that require depth of technical knowledge
• Act as primary liaison between subcontractors and government program manager

• Basic proficiency with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) skills, SolidWorks or SolidEdge preferred
• Proficiency with machine shop tools, mill, lathe, CNC, 3D Printer
• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Experience designing for the marine environment
• Experience with Oceanographic instruments
• General knowledge of construction and building codes, plumbing, electrical, housing/domestic systems.
• General knowledge of subcontracts management
• Ability to work on a small boat (i.e., not susceptible to motion sickness)
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in small, collaborative teams comprised of both contractor and government engineers. Should be prepared to show initiative and lead when needed.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Ability to accomplish tasks independently with minimal oversight
• BS in any of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Ocean, Systems Engineering or related field.
• US Citizenship
• Currently hold a Secret clearance

• Proficiency with SysML and Catia Magic, MBSE, requirements management, V&V, and T&E
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including test reports and part drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard
• Experience with wireless/wired networks and cybersecurity