Mechanical / Cable Designer to help create the critical "nervous system" that connects the advanced hardware we develop to protect America and its allies. Primary Responsibilities 0Support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies. 0Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications. 0Develop mechanical designs with consideration for functionality, manufacturability, assembly, inspection, and producibility. 0Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and applicable engineering drawing standards. 0Support prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing activities by troubleshooting mechanical issues and developing engineering solutions in coordination with senior engineers. 0Route electrical cables / wire harnesses using Creo and SolidWorks. 0Develop cable designs using Visio and AutoCAD, considering connector, backshell, wiring, and protective covering part selection. 0Produce cable installation drawings and work instructions from 3D routed cable models in Creo and SolidWorks. 0Independently manage tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers. 0Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, drawing reviews, and other technical meetings throughout the product development lifecycle. Basic Qualifications 0Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Associates degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 0Proficient in either Creo Parametric or SolidWorks and able to learn new tools and techniques. Experience in both is preferred. 02D Drawing Experience using SolidWorks or Creo. 0Ability to work onsite at a Leidos facility and independently with limited supervision. 0Basic understanding of mechanical design principles. 0Flexible and capable of switching between tasks and toolsets. 0Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area. 0US Citizenship is required. 0Position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications 0Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associates degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 0Knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5 standards. 03D routing experience with SolidWorks and / or Creo. 02D drawing experience using AutoCAD and / or Visio. 0Experience with Windchill PLM. 0Experience in cable design. 0Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620D. 0Familiar with military style electrical connectors such as MIL-DTL-38999. 0Experience creating technical data packages to MIL-STD-31000 requirements. 0Ability to read and interpret cable wiring diagrams. 0Hands-on experience in mechanical and/or cable assembly. 0Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Original Posting: October 2, 2026 Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.