Scaled Hypersonics Chief Engineer: Systems Leadership

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Scaled Hypersonics Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of scaling hypersonic vehicle designs through development, test, production, and sustainment. You will guide multiple product lines as the technical authority, balancing near-term production needs with long-term technology advancement.

This senior role requires ABET-accredited BS in ME or AE, and 15+ years of design/analysis experience; you will mentor staff and coordinate with government

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 15+ years of design or analysis experience.
• Mission-focused and able to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET-accredited university

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Scaled Hypersonics Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of scaling hypersonic vehicle designs through development, test, production, and sustainment. You will guide multiple product lines as the technical authority, balancing near-term production needs with long-term technology advancement.

This senior role requires ABET-accredited BS in ME or AE, and 15+ years of design/analysis experience; you will mentor staff and coordinate with government