Mechanical Engineer - Multiple Levels - Top Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos is building a team of Mechanical Engineers in our Reston, VA based office. The successful candidates will work as part of a multi-disciplined government contractor team focused on research and development of characterization methodologies for aboveground and underground structures in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Use exploitation products, intelligence resources, and engineering expertise to produce intelligence that characterizes selected facilities.
• Provide engineering guidance and judgment throughout the characterization process to deliver accurate intelligence estimates of facility operations (power, HVAC, security, etc.) and equipment.
• Model different aspects of a facility—including mechanical, electrical, and structural components—using industry software packages (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, UTAS, etc.).
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to recommend protective HVAC designs for facilities of interest.
• Present briefings on R&D findings to team members and government customers.
• Support field surveys in multiple locations to collect ground truth data as part of the R&D verification and validation process.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ CI poly clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical (HVAC) and life safety systems associated with critical environments.
• Ability to evaluate, organize, and utilize large datasets from various sources including field collections, equipment manuals, and facility models.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills based on incomplete information, with clear communication regarding data gaps and proposed paths forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief and interact effectively at all levels.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree with 2+ years; alternatively, higher experience thresholds are acceptable based on qualification level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or facility management, including hard target construction/facility support.
• Background in tunnel construction or mining (including HVAC and power support).
• 5+ years of process controls experience with platforms such as Allen Bradley, FactoryTalkView, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens, DeltaV, Wonderware, Emerson, etc.
• Experience with modeling programs such as Revit MEP, SketchUp, Solidworks, VentSIM, or UTAS.
• Military or defense-related experience with a strong understanding of operational planning, including the Joint Targeting Cycle and Facility Vulnerability Analysis.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial HVAC, Central Plant Utilities, and related industrial processes.
• Cybersecurity experience in monitoring advanced threats and managing security services.
• Background in Modeling and Simulation support, with augmented reality or virtual reality experience considered a strong plus.
• Experience in production (manufacturing, fabrication, assembly) or warehouse design and workflow development.
• Software development skills (e.g., Python, Java) are preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement