Deputy Chief Engineer – Missiles

Leidos

Huntsville, AL, United States
Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Kinetic effects and missile systems
Vehicle design, integration, and test
Systems engineering and integration best practices
** Leidos is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer for their Small Airborne Effectors Division in Huntsville, AL, focused on missile systems and defense technologies. The role demands extensive engineering experience and leadership capabilities to oversee multidisciplinary teams through the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance with stringent safety and performance standards. **

Job Summary

  • The Small Airborne Effectors Division is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and producing small to medium airborne missiles, unmanned vehicles, and payload effectors.
  • This role requires diverse experience across many disciplines, including aerodynamics, propulsion, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
  • Primary Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing engineering teams, balancing analysis, design, test, and schedule constraints to meet aggressive schedules.

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Match Score: 75

** Leidos is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer for their Small Airborne Effectors Division in Huntsville, AL, focused on missile systems and defense technologies. The role demands extensive engineering experience and leadership capabilities to oversee multidisciplinary teams through the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance with stringent safety and performance standards. **

Salary

Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • kinetic effects and missile systems
  • vehicle design, integration, and test
  • systems engineering and integration best practices
  • schedule, risk, and budget constraints
  • design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)

Nice-to-have

  • outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo
  • disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail
  • fast-paced, critical program
  • talented engineers can thrive

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in engineering
  • 15+ years of related experience
  • Active TOP SECRET security clearance
  • Flight test experience at USG ranges
  • Experience with energetic systems design

Work Rights

Active TOP SECRET security clearance

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