Lead Missile Launcher Systems Engineer

Leidos; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department seeks a Missile Launcher Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution for a next‑gen air defense launcher within the US Army’s IFPC Inc 2 program. You will drive design integrity, performance, and disciplined engineering across development, test, production, and sustainment activities.

This role will initially be on-site in Huntsville, AL with frequent travel to Lawton, OK (approximately 25% during early program execution).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET‑accredited university.
• 12+ years of applicable experience in design and/or analysis of mechanical systems or 10+ years experience with a MS degree.
• 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

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (ABET-accredited)

12+ years of mechanical design/analysis experience (or 10+ years with MS)

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department seeks a Missile Launcher Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution for a next‑gen air defense launcher within the US Army’s IFPC Inc 2 program. You will drive design integrity, performance, and disciplined engineering across development, test, production, and sustainment activities.

This role will initially be on-site in Huntsville, AL with frequent travel to Lawton, OK (approximately 25% during early program execution).