Hypersonics Program Chief Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Scaled Hypersonics Chief Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead the technical execution of scaling hypersonic vehicle designs. You will guide development, test, production, and sustainment activities and serve as the technical authority across multiple product lines.

You will mentor staff, balance near-term production needs with long-term tech advancement, and communicate progress to senior leadership and government stakeholders on a fast-paced program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
• 15+ years of applicable experience in design and/or analysis of mechanical systems
• Mission-focused.
• Ready to contribute to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead your technical team to design a product that conforms to requirements, on schedule, within budget.
• Serve as the program’s technical lead for engineering execution, system performance, and compliance with requirements across multiple product lifecycle stages.
• Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to subsystem leads, IPTs, and specialty engineering disciplines to ensure design maturity, integration, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration across the engineering organization.

Skills

Mechanical design

Systems thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Scaled Hypersonics Chief Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead the technical execution of scaling hypersonic vehicle designs. You will guide development, test, production, and sustainment activities and serve as the technical authority across multiple product lines.

You will mentor staff, balance near-term production needs with long-term tech advancement, and communicate progress to senior leadership and government stakeholders on a fast-paced program.