Principal Mechanical Engineer SME - TS/SCI Polygraph Required
Restononsiteprincipal$154K – $278K
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Principal Mechanical Engineer (TS/SCI Required) Location: Reston, VA Leidos is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to support high-priority national security missions in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on the assessment, reverse engineering, and characterization of complex above-ground and subterranean facilities located in denied-access environments. The successful candidate will leverage extensive engineering expertise to analyze facility designs, spatial layouts, operational workflows, and supporting infrastructure to determine functional capabilities and mission relevance. You will evaluate facility systems, model critical infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and provide technical insights that support complex intelligence and defense initiatives.…
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