Hypersonic Systems Architect & IPT Lead

Leidos; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 131.000 - 237.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design, hardware-software integration, and deployment of next-generation tactical systems, and advanced technologies for critical DoD initiatives.

As a Principal contributor, you will act as the primary subject matter expert, translating complex customer concepts into flight-ready hardware solutions.

Competenze

• Master's degree in engineering or related STEM with 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar with 12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.

Mansioni

• Architect, lead, and deliver state-of-the-art hypersonic vehicle designs, and custom/COTS Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for missile systems.
• Support complex system designs utilizing high-integrated multi-disciplinary integration techniques and Weapon Open System Architecture/WOSA frameworks.
• Direct multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Act as the primary internal technical authority, hosting weekly technical interchange meetings with external subcontractors to maintain design consistency.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate military standards into rigorous hardware requirements. Support CAMs by providing precise technical write-ups, work breakdowns, and schedule estimates for EVM, CapEx initiatives, and major competitive proposals.
• Act as a certified test conductor or lead verification engineer to establish comprehensive system-level test plans, environmental stress screening, HWIL integration, and launch-readiness countdown actions.

Formazione

Master's degree in engineering or related STEM

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar

Descrizione del lavoro

Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design, hardware-software integration, and deployment of next-generation tactical systems, and advanced technologies for critical DoD initiatives.

As a Principal contributor, you will act as the primary subject matter expert, translating complex customer concepts into flight-ready hardware solutions.