Hypersonics Program Leader: Drive Advanced Defense Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Hypersonics Program Manager in the Defense Systems sector to own profit & loss, growth, technical execution, and staffing for a hypersonics program. You will lead IPTs, manage budgets, and drive schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Strong briefing skills and experience with aerospace programs are essential. The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration with senior government customers to

Qualifications

• BA degree in Engineering or Business (technical focus) or equivalent with 12–15 years of experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years of experience.
• Experience with Flight and Missile Systems.
• Experience in multi-year development/production programs valued over $100M.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPT meetings and set expectations for the project team.
• Routinely evaluate program technical and programmatic metrics for successful execution.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple functional areas.
• Plan, execute, and manage the program; develop and maintain program plans.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Flight and Missile Systems

Program management

Cost estimating

Budget management

Strategic planning

Briefing to Sr. Gov’t customers

Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerP

Education

BA in Engineering or Business (technical focus)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Leidos is hiring a Hypersonics Program Manager in the Defense Systems sector to own profit & loss, growth, technical execution, and staffing for a hypersonics program. You will lead IPTs, manage budgets, and drive schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Strong briefing skills and experience with aerospace programs are essential. The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration with senior government customers to