Lead Missile Launcher Systems Engineer

Leidos LLC

Lawton (OK)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 237,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a Missile Launcher Chief Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama, designing the next generation of air defense launchers to protect America and its allies. You will lead the technical execution for a launcher in the US Army’s IFPC Inc 2 portfolio and guide the program through development, test, production, and sustainment.

This position will eventually be located full-time on-site in Lawton, Oklahoma.

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.