Lead Structural Analyst & Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems – Land Systems is seeking a Structural Analyst Section Manager in Huntsville, AL. The role blends hands‑on engineering with direct leadership of a small team, responsible for structural, dynamics, thermal, or fluids analyses while mentoring staff.

You will oversee 6–8 engineers, manage workloads with the Branch Manager, and conduct annual performance reviews. A Secret clearance is required, with preference for prior Leidos MD&A Department experience and demonstrated

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• 8+ years of applicable experience in design/analysis of mechanical systems; or 6+ years with a master’s degree.
• Proficiency in structural, dynamics, thermal, or fluids analysis.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment with Leidos.
• Must be within, or willing to transfer into, the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department.
• Demonstrated punctuality, integrity, and accountability.
• Proven servant leadership and ability to coach and guide employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the organizational needs of approximately 6–8 employees.
• Report personnel coverage and administrative matters to the Branch Manager weekly or as required.
• Coordinate with enterprise organizations to assign work to section staff.
• Supervise performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Perform leadership duties as directed by Branch Manager and division leaders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Dynamics analysis

Thermal analysis

Fluids analysis

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems – Land Systems is seeking a Structural Analyst Section Manager in Huntsville, AL. The role blends hands‑on engineering with direct leadership of a small team, responsible for structural, dynamics, thermal, or fluids analyses while mentoring staff.

You will oversee 6–8 engineers, manage workloads with the Branch Manager, and conduct annual performance reviews. A Secret clearance is required, with preference for prior Leidos MD&A Department experience and demonstrated