Mechanical Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts
of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our
customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our
communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on
a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people,
and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we
do business. Your greatest work is ahead! The Leidos Defense Group
has a current opening for a Mechanical Engineer at its light
industrial manufacturing site in Chesapeake, VA supporting the US
NAVY’s environmental shipboard equipment. This site fabricates
electro-mechanical equipment per US NAVY build-to-print drawing
packages and supports the customers with spare parts and
troubleshooting. The role is full cradle to grave involvement from
RFQ (Request for Quote) – quote - award – material/manpower
planning – fabrication/delivery schedule – financial reporting-
employee oversight to program management oversight reviews/audits
in an ISO-9001:2015 environment. Candidates with the qualifications
are encouraged to apply immediately. The selected candidate will
lead a team of three integrators in Chesapeake, VA and report to
the current remote Program Manager. If this sounds like the kind of
environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense
Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and
services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for
customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and
mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control,
geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training,
and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is
solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with
“can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are
you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing
and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! Primary
Responsibilities Include: Candidate will be the onsite lead for
light manufacturing team engaged in all aspects of material,
fabrication and quality activities and remotely supported by the
program manager. Interaction with multi-disciplines including
contracts, procurement, finance, subcontractors, engineers, and
management to develop solid basis of estimates, material
procurements, and fabrication schedules to meet customer delivery
dates. Apply engineering expertise to review part obsolescence in
build-to-print environment and work with NAVY customer for
concurrence. Provide manufacturing guidance to shop technicians as
questions arise (e.g., drawing interpretation, dimension and
tolerance issues, inspections). Candidate must be a motivated
self-starter who is able to multi-task and work within deadlines
and must be able to smoothly transition between various projects to
solve technical issues. Must have excellent communication and
leadership skills. Provide accurate task completion estimates.
Assist in material lifecycle including requisitioning, receiving,
tracking, releasing, kitting, and shipping. Also assist with and
have input to ISO 9001 objective documents, team training, receipt
inspection, shipment documents, certificate of conformances, and
review/resolution of material non-conformances. Support fabrication
team administrative functions related to work orders, material
releases and shipping documents. Lead and train technicians in
equipment troubleshooting and factory acceptance testing.
Responsible for integrity of factory acceptance testing
documentation. Successful candidate will work at the 500 Woodlake
Drive, Chesapeake, VA location. Basic Qualifications Required
Experience, Skills, and Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
in mechanical or electrical engineering with eight (8) years of
professional experience or equivalent combined
education/experience. Capable of being a member of a
multi-disciplinary virtual team to pull together material, labor,
and subcontractors for fabrication of build-to-print equipment.
Proficiency in reading and understanding drawings including
dimensioning and tolerancing, specifications, materials, and
processes and electrical schematics. Ability to resolve
obsolescence issues and get approval from US Navy customers for
drawing deviations or changes. Willingness to learn unfamiliar
equipment and processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
including Excel, Project and Word and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
software Exposure to program management, financial reporting and
small team leadership. Preferred Qualifications Preferred
Experience, Skills, and Education: Work experience in a light
manufacturing environment. Electrical panel fabrication experience
a plus. Exposure to US NAVY shipboard systems Experience working in
an ISO 9001 quality environment. Proficiency in troubleshooting and
testing of electro-mechanical equipment. Experience working with US
Navy subject matter experts to assist in fleet equipment
maintenance and repairs. Active or current U.S. DoD Secret
clearance is a plus but not a requirement. A Professional
Engineering license is a plus but not required. 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 3, 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 $87,100.00 -
$157,450.00 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, Portsmouth , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Chesapeake, Virginia
