Mechanical Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Wharton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical
Engineer will provide engineering support to US Army programs at
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ to include development of new materials and
concepts in propulsion for enhanced performance . Primary
Responsibilities Responsible for conducting and supporting R&D
activities for the development of novel materials of interest to
the US Army Develop and demonstrate novel technologies for the
additive manufacturing (AM) of energetic materials Expected to
develop knowledge and understanding of energetics and perform
various testing and analyses to characterize materials using state
of the art methods for chemical and physical behavior. Basic
Qualifications BS Mechanical Engineering plus 0 years of experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering software (design and modeling
and simulation) tools US Citizenship required Ability to obtain and
maintain a DoD security clearance Preferred Qualifications Prior
hands-on experience with AM and knowledge of energetic materials 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 27, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, West Haven , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Wharton, Connecticut
