IPT Lead Glide Body

Description

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Leidos' Defense Systems Aerospace Defense System Sector is seeking a IPT Lead - Glide Body to support an AUR Prototyping and Demonstration Program in our Huntsville, AL, office. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

The IPT Lead - Glide Body will lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of multidisciplinary engineers and technicians to design, develop, integrate, and field glide body systems for a hypersonic all-up-round missile system. The IPT Lead is accountable for technical direction, schedule and risk management, cross functional coordination, and ensuring manufacturability and testability through the missile construction and design lifecycle. Effective execution of this role will be measured by the following metrics:

* Timely delivery of design reviews and critical design milestones

* Closure of high-risk technical issues and demonstrable risk reduction

* Successful integration and acceptance test results meeting requirements

* Manufacturing readiness and smooth transition to production with minimal rework

* Effective cross functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

* Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary IPT (aerospace, structures, materials, propulsion/avionics integration, test, manufacturing, and quality) to deliver booster and interstage requirements on scope, schedule, and budget

* Define and communicate technical strategy, system architecture, design trades, and risk posture for the propulsion system

* Coordinate with logistics, and design engineers to ensure flight hardware, transport, and handling constraints are integrated into design and acceptance criteria

* Oversee missile construction and design maturation from concept through detailed design, fabrication, integration, acceptance test, and production handoff

* Drive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), interim technical reviews, and closure of action items; prepare and present technical artifacts to stakeholders

* Ensure compliance with system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), safety policies, and applicable aerospace standards and regulations

* Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure producibility, cost targets, and schedule commitments; resolve nonconformances and design-to-build issues

* Establish test plans and acceptance criteria for environmental, structural, and functional verification of propulsion system components and subassemblies

* Manage technical risks through mitigation plans, verification of risk closure, and adjustment of schedule/requirements as needed

* Maintain program-level documentation, configuration control, and technical data packages required for sustainment

* Interface with program management, customers, and cross program IPTs to align priorities and report technical status

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline with 8+ years of relevant aerospace/missile systems experience, with progressive technical leadership or IPT lead roles (Masters and 6+ years of experience are also acceptable)

* Proven track record of leading product development from concept through production for flight hardware

* Experience working with government/defense customers and knowledge of program lifecycle and contractual considerations

* Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex aerospace or missile systems

* Strong systems engineering and design integration skills, with ability to lead trade studies and make technical decisions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk

* Practical knowledge of glide body aerodynamics, structures, materials, and relevant subsystem interactions

* Familiarity with packaging, transport, and handling requirements for missile hardware

* Experience with producibility, fabrication processes, inspection, and manufacturing acceptance criteria

* Proven ability to plan and run design reviews, verification/validation campaigns, and to coordinate acceptance testing

* Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders

* Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills

* Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance

Preferred qualifications

* Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

* Prior experience specifically on glide bodies, reentry vehicles, or guided munitions

* Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., MIL STD, AS9100) and environmental test protocols.

* Proficiency with engineering tools such as CAD, FEA, and requirements/ model-based systems engineering tools preferred

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About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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