Engineer

Description

Leidos is currently seeking an Engineer to work with the Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (CCDC-SC) in Natick, MA.    The candidate will be integrated into a highly dynamic team supporting the Aerial Delivery Equipment and Systems Division. The position's responsibilities include; testing and analysis of mechanical systems, verification of system performance, participation in product quality discrepancy report investigations, prepare engineering change proposals, be able to provide root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, provide technical reviews of drawing packages, specifications and technical manuals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day engineering support in the Airdrop arena.

• Participate in parachute and airdrop equipment design reviews.

• Provide technical expertise, with experience in aerial delivery rigging, to support engineering assessment with responsibilities to include engineering assessments of aerial delivery items, inspection of first article test samples, testing of airdrop hardware, and developing airdrop and helicopter sling load rigging procedures.

• Participate with government personnel team in product quality discrepancy report investigations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with root cause analysis and corrective action development related to fielded helicopter sling load equipment, and personnel and cargo parachute systems.

• Provide technical reviews of drawing packages, specifications, and technical/field manuals.

• Position may require up-to 25% annual travel

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

• Excellent Communication and problem solving skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and technical skills

• Proficient in MS Office to include Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in engineering with aviation/airdrop.

• Project management experience with multifunctional responsibilities is a plus.

• Strong analytical, technical and leadership skills

• Experienced working at all levels of an organization to provide planning, reporting, and operational support.

• Preferable the candidate will have experience working with budgets and Military commodities

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple actions at any given time

LMS2023

Pay Range:

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.