Flight Termination Engineer Lead - Hypersonics

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL seeks a Flight Termination Engineer Lead to guide the Flight Termination System for the CHGB program. You will lead IPTs, drive technical reviews, and collaborate with government and industry partners to deliver critical hypersonic capabilities.

The role requires a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience, strong schematic/diagram analysis, and proven qualification planning. DoD programs and security clearances are advantageous.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering (or MS in EE) with 8+ years of experience, or 12+ years in lieu of degree, or MS with 6+ years.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, cable/wiring diagrams and related work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide feedback to leadership.
• Rapid system-level integration and troubleshooting experience.
• Electronics integration, test and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in environmental testing of avionics.
• Experience writing qualification plans to RCC-319 and RCC-324 requirements.
• Experience with risk, issues, and/or opportunity management.
• Knowledge of test procedure development.
• Knowledge of circuit design - analog, digital, power.
• Ability to document designs, support Technical Data Packages (TDP) and assist production and test of avionics.
• Strong communication with government customer, industry partners, test and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer and IPT Lead for the Flight Termination System.
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional task teams.
• Assist in requirement decomposition.
• Interface with Range Commanders Council.
• Conduct non-conformance and root cause corrective action investigations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

System integration

Technical communication

Qualification plans

Risk management

Test procedure development

Circuit design

Documentation (TDP)

Team leadership

Education

ABET BS in EE

MS in EE

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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 sustainable. 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!

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a Flight Terminiatrion Engineer Lead for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army's #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer and IPT Lead for the Flight Termination System
• Lead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional task teams
• Assist in requirement decomposition
• Interface with the Range Commanders Council
• Conduct non-conformance and root cause corrective action investigations

Basic Qualifications

• A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 8+ yearsof relevant experience (or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) or a MS in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Must be capable of reading engineering drawings, electrical schematics, cable/wiring diagrams, and the corresponding work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to program leadership
• Provide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system-level integration
• Experience in electronics integration, test, and troubleshooting
• Experience in environmental testing of avionics
• Experience in writing qualification plans to meet RCC-319 and RCC-324 requirements
• Experience with risk, issues, and/or opportunity management
• Knowledge of test procedure development
• Knowledge of circuit design - analog, digital, power
• Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of the avionics
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment, which will include the government customer, industry partners, test, and manufacturing engineers.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with manufacturing and production of avionics components
• Familiarity with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.
• Knowledge of post test data processing
• Knowledge of test development to support troubleshooting hardware failures
• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
• Knowledge of ASME and IEEE standards
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

Original Posting: August 6, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.