IPT Mechanical Lead - Air Defense Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead an Integrated Product Team to design the All-Up-Round-Magazine and ensure alignment across subsystems.

You will direct the work of engineers, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate across hardware teams to meet program objectives. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 8+ years of applicable experience or 6+ years with MS degree.
• Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements
• Strong Creo CAD 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

Creo CAD

Leadership

Mentorship

Security clearance

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead an Integrated Product Team to design the All-Up-Round-Magazine and ensure alignment across subsystems.

You will direct the work of engineers, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate across hardware teams to meet program objectives. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and disciplined execution.