Structural Analyst Section 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 Business Area Leidos is seeking a Structural Analyst Section Manager to join the Defense Systems – Land Systems Business Area. This position combines hands‑on technical engineering responsibilities with direct leadership and personnel management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support the organizational needs of approximately 6–8 employees.
• Report personnel coverage, administrative matters, and other issues to the Branch Manager weekly or as required.
• Coordinate with organizations across the enterprise to identify and manage work assignments for section employees.
• Supervise employee performance and provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback throughout the year.
• Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as directed by the Branch Manager and other division leaders.
• Serve primarily in a technical engineering capacity (approximately 90%), with approximately 10% direct line‑management responsibilities.
• Demonstrate strong direct line‑management capabilities, which will be a primary selection criterion for this position.
• Practice servant leadership, making the needs, development, and success of employees a top priority.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from an ABET‑accredited university.
• 8+ years of applicable experience in the design and/or analysis of mechanical systems; or 6+ years of applicable experience with a master’s degree.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Structural analysis; Dynamics analysis; Thermal analysis; Fluids analysis.
• Must hold an active Secret‑level security clearance to be considered for this role.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment with Leidos.
• Must currently be within, or be willing to transfer into, the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department.
• Demonstrated commitment to punctuality, integrity, and accountability.
• Demonstrated servant leadership, with a focus on supporting the needs and success of employees.
• Ability to take personal accountability while also holding employees accountable for their responsibilities and performance.
• Demonstrated leadership approach of praising employees publicly and providing corrective feedback privately.
• Ability and willingness to make commitments and consistently follow through on them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an engineering matrix organization.
• Previous or current experience within the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department.

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Original Posting: November 2, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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