Deputy Project Manager, Hypersonics TPS

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to lead specialized studies for the TPS prototype program within the Strategic Hypersonics Division. You will assist the Program Manager and oversee planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasks under strict technical, schedule, and budget constraints.

The role involves high-temperature materials development, manufacturing, characterization, and testing, with interactions across government and national labs in a multi-agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 8–12 years of experience leading projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Strong technical background in high-temperature materials, composites, and materials testing.
• Solid knowledge of system-level testing and program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management functions for TPS prototype program.
• Plan, track, and execute complex tasks within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Manage a large, diverse team including industry, government, and national labs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Earned value

Hardware development

Materials testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to lead specialized studies for the TPS prototype program within the Strategic Hypersonics Division. You will assist the Program Manager and oversee planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasks under strict technical, schedule, and budget constraints.

The role involves high-temperature materials development, manufacturing, characterization, and testing, with interactions across government and national labs in a multi-agency environment.