Missile Launcher Product Team Lead

Leidos

Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on common industry practices).
12+ years defense or aerospace experience
Active secret clearance required
Bachelor of science in engineering
Leidos is seeking a Missile Launcher Product Team Lead in Huntsville, Alabama, to oversee the design and execution of air defense launchers for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability program. The role requires extensive leadership experience in complex defense or aerospace environments, with a focus on managing technical performance, cost, and schedule

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Launcher Hardware Integrated Product Team for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability weapon system.
  • The position requires directing a large team of engineers to ensure technical excellence while managing cost, schedule, and risk on a multi-billion dollar program.
  • Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and demonstrate proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within a complex matrixed organization.

Matching Summary

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Leidos is seeking a Missile Launcher Product Team Lead in Huntsville, Alabama, to oversee the design and execution of air defense launchers for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability program. The role requires extensive leadership experience in complex defense or aerospace environments, with a focus on managing technical performance, cost, and schedule.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years defense or aerospace experience
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams
  • Manage cost schedule and performance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with IFPC Inc 2 systems
  • Earned Value Management environment experience
  • Manufacturing production-based program background
  • Strong customer-facing interaction skills
  • Disruptive culture and continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
  • 12+ years applicable experience (or 10+ with MS)
  • Active Secret clearance at time of application
  • Experience leading program execution in defense/aerospace
  • Demonstrated management of cost, schedule, and performance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or equivalent for Secret clearance

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