Lead Mechanical IPT Engineer – Defense Programs

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the All-Up-Round-Magazine product, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet program goals. The role emphasizes execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced defense program.

You will direct the technical work of engineers, ensuring alignment with requirements, schedule milestones, and budgets

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an 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.
• 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.

Skills

Creo CAD

Leadership

Mentoring

Program execution

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos' Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the All-Up-Round-Magazine product, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet program goals. The role emphasizes execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced defense program.

You will direct the technical work of engineers, ensuring alignment with requirements, schedule milestones, and budgets