IPT Mechanical Design Lead - Radar Systems

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a mechanical design engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Low Band Surveillance radar program. You will direct a team of engineers, ensuring work meets requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints, while aligning subsystems for program goals.

The role emphasizes technical depth, leadership, and disciplined risk management with a focus on continuous improvement within a defense systems environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 12+ years of applicable experience or 10+ years with MS degree.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Strong SolidWorks user.
• Strong desire to lead, guide, and mentor.
• Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own overall execution performance for the IPT scope.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment for the hardware team.
• Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baseline objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives.
• Partner with subsystem leads and engineering teams to ensure technical alignment supports program goals.
• Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.
• Identify, assess, and manage IPT risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Provide clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent the IPT in governance forums and lead design reviews.
• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance standards.
• Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries to ensure program success.
• Promote a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.

Skills

SolidWorks

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

B.S. Aerospace Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos is seeking a mechanical design engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Low Band Surveillance radar program. You will direct a team of engineers, ensuring work meets requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints, while aligning subsystems for program goals.

The role emphasizes technical depth, leadership, and disciplined risk management with a focus on continuous improvement within a defense systems environment.