Flight Termination Lead Engineer – Hypersonics Systems

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Termination Engineer Lead to support the CHGB program. You will serve as the Responsible Engineer and IPT lead for the Flight Termination System, guiding technical reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional teammates across engineering, procurement, and test.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, avionics, and system integration, plus the ability to decompose requirements and communicate with the

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering.
• MS in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in avionics or defense systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Flight Termination System responsibilities as Responsible Engineer.
• Lead technical reviews, investigations, and supplier engagements.
• Decompose requirements and interface with Range Commanders Council.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, test, and production.
• Conduct non-conformance investigations and root cause corrective actions.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical schematics interpretation

Cable/wiring diagrams understanding

Root cause analysis

System integration and troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Communication with government/partners

DoD security clearance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Flight Termination Engineer Lead to support the CHGB program. You will serve as the Responsible Engineer and IPT lead for the Flight Termination System, guiding technical reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional teammates across engineering, procurement, and test.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, avionics, and system integration, plus the ability to decompose requirements and communicate with the