Senior Defense Systems Engineer: Propulsion & IPT Lead

Leidos

Rockaway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Propulsion Development Branch at Picatinny Arsenal. You will define requirements, decompose functions, and perform trade studies to advance concepts toward an allocated prototype baseline.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, expert systems engineering knowledge, and proficiency in MS Project, TPM balance, and IPT leadership. You will coordinate SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/PRR reviews and manage risks and testing activities.

Qualifications

BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems, or related engineering required; MS or higher preferred
10+ years of relevant experience
Expert knowledge of system engineering principles and practices
Demonstrated abilities in the areas of responsibilities listed above

Responsibilities

Implement requirements definition, functional decomposition, and trade studies to advance multidisciplinary concepts from formulation to prototype baseline
Optimize system design and balance TPMs against cost and schedule constraints
Plan and manage systems engineering execution in MS Project; develop WBS, map critical paths, track milestones
Guide IPTs through SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR with entry/exit criteria, data packages, and issue resolution
Identify, quantify, and manage technical and programmatic risks with burn-down and mitigation plans for milestone reviews and TIMs
Oversee prototyping and test execution, modeling & simulation coordination, fabrication oversight, and full-scale test reporting
Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI to produce technical reports, white papers, and qualification plans