Hypersonics Design Engineer

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Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos is seeking a talented Hypersonics Design Engineer to support multiple projects as part of the Advanced Materials Department.

• The Hypersonics Design Engineer will work alongside other design engineers, structural analysis engineers, program management, and customers to oversee design and analysis of structures and mechanisms related to hypersonic vehicles.
• The position will be within a program team to manage the design and release of production-ready drawings of hypersonic vehicle structures, mechanisms, parts, subassemblies, and full system assemblies.
• Focus will be placed on engineering design and analysis for fabrication; integration of prototypes; development of components; and special test equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 5 years of experience.
• Design and Drafting – Proficient in industry CAD software (CREO, Solid Works) for both 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Tolerancing – Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T, per ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack analysis.
• Design for Manufacturing and Inspection – Understanding of how tolerancing affects part manufacturing and inspection.
• Standards – Familiarity with ASME and ASTM material standards, MIL standards.
• TDPs – Experience contributing to TDPs according to MIL-STD-31000.
• Experience working within a product lifecycle management tool (Windchill).
• Candidate must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Structural, thermal, or aero analytical experience.
• Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration.
• Experience working in a classified design/manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is strongly preferred.

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February 25, 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 $87,100.00 - $. 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.

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