Junior Mechanical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Junior Mechanical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Junior Mechanical Engineer
Leidos Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) is seeking a highly motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to support planning, design, and analysis of mechanical systems—primarily HVAC—for mission-critical government, commercial, and institutional facilities in Springfield, VA. Work under senior mentorship on system layouts, equipment selection, energy modeling, and construction documentation. Ideal for engineers passionate about energy-efficient, code-compliant designs in 24/7 environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and layout HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, ventilation, and equipment for high-reliability settings.
- Create and maintain construction drawings/specs using AutoCAD, Revit MEP.
- Conduct load calculations, energy modeling, sizing with Trace 700, HAP, eQUEST.
- Perform field surveys, site investigations, facility assessments.
- Assist commissioning, testing, balancing; review submittals, RFIs; support construction admin.
- Ensure adherence to ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IMC, LEED standards.
- Manage documentation: reports, memos, as-builts.
- Experience Building Management Systems (BMS) for HVAC/lighting/life safety.
- Collaborate with electrical, architectural, structural teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related; 2-4 years experience (or <2 with Master’s).
- Knowledge of static/dynamic analysis for mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD; design specs, dimensioning standards.
- Experience in prototype fabrication, testing, feasibility studies.
- Strong collaboration, communication, organization, attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
- SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, FEA/thermal tools.
- Prototyping, iterative development experience.
- Independent contributions to complex projects.
- Project management tools, DFM practices.
- Regulated environments (aerospace, defense).
Pay Range: $69,550 - $125,725 USD/year. Leidos values innovators who challenge norms. Original posting: January 9, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Springfield, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- HVAC system designintermediate
- AutoCADintermediate
- Revit MEPintermediate
- Energy modeling (Trace 700, HAP, eQUEST)intermediate
- Static and dynamic analysisintermediate
- SolidWorksintermediate
- Thermal analysisintermediate
- FEA/ANSYSintermediate
- Building Management Systems (BMS)intermediate
- ASHRAE/NFPA/IBC/IMC/LEED complianceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (experience)
- 2–4 years relevant experience (or <2 with Master’s) (experience)
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) (experience)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills (experience)
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering fundamentals (thermal analysis, hardware design) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assist in HVAC system design, ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for mission-critical environments
- Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD/Revit MEP
- Perform mechanical load calculations, energy modeling, and system sizing
- Conduct field surveys, site investigations, and condition assessments
- Support commissioning, testing, balancing, submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction administration
- Ensure code compliance (ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IMC, LEED)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on BMS and multidisciplinary projects
Benefits
- general: Mentorship from senior engineers
- general: Hands-on experience in mission-critical HVAC for government facilities
- general: Professional growth in energy-efficient design
- general: Exposure to prototype fabrication and testing
- general: Competitive pay with internal equity considerations
- general: Opportunities in defense and regulated environments
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Junior Mechanical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
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Junior Mechanical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Junior Mechanical Engineer
Leidos Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) is seeking a highly motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to support planning, design, and analysis of mechanical systems—primarily HVAC—for mission-critical government, commercial, and institutional facilities in Springfield, VA. Work under senior mentorship on system layouts, equipment selection, energy modeling, and construction documentation. Ideal for engineers passionate about energy-efficient, code-compliant designs in 24/7 environments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and layout HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, ventilation, and equipment for high-reliability settings.
- Create and maintain construction drawings/specs using AutoCAD, Revit MEP.
- Conduct load calculations, energy modeling, sizing with Trace 700, HAP, eQUEST.
- Perform field surveys, site investigations, facility assessments.
- Assist commissioning, testing, balancing; review submittals, RFIs; support construction admin.
- Ensure adherence to ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IMC, LEED standards.
- Manage documentation: reports, memos, as-builts.
- Experience Building Management Systems (BMS) for HVAC/lighting/life safety.
- Collaborate with electrical, architectural, structural teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related; 2-4 years experience (or <2 with Master’s).
- Knowledge of static/dynamic analysis for mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD; design specs, dimensioning standards.
- Experience in prototype fabrication, testing, feasibility studies.
- Strong collaboration, communication, organization, attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
- SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, FEA/thermal tools.
- Prototyping, iterative development experience.
- Independent contributions to complex projects.
- Project management tools, DFM practices.
- Regulated environments (aerospace, defense).
Pay Range: $69,550 - $125,725 USD/year. Leidos values innovators who challenge norms. Original posting: January 9, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Springfield, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- HVAC system designintermediate
- AutoCADintermediate
- Revit MEPintermediate
- Energy modeling (Trace 700, HAP, eQUEST)intermediate
- Static and dynamic analysisintermediate
- SolidWorksintermediate
- Thermal analysisintermediate
- FEA/ANSYSintermediate
- Building Management Systems (BMS)intermediate
- ASHRAE/NFPA/IBC/IMC/LEED complianceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (experience)
- 2–4 years relevant experience (or <2 with Master’s) (experience)
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) (experience)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills (experience)
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering fundamentals (thermal analysis, hardware design) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assist in HVAC system design, ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for mission-critical environments
- Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD/Revit MEP
- Perform mechanical load calculations, energy modeling, and system sizing
- Conduct field surveys, site investigations, and condition assessments
- Support commissioning, testing, balancing, submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction administration
- Ensure code compliance (ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IMC, LEED)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on BMS and multidisciplinary projects
Benefits
- general: Mentorship from senior engineers
- general: Hands-on experience in mission-critical HVAC for government facilities
- general: Professional growth in energy-efficient design
- general: Exposure to prototype fabrication and testing
- general: Competitive pay with internal equity considerations
- general: Opportunities in defense and regulated environments
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