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Leidos · 1 day ago

Deputy Chief Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $237K/yr

12+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer – Mechanical Systems to support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, ensuring technical compliance and providing engineering leadership throughout the development and execution of the program.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Balance technical risk with cost and schedule risk to ensure executable yet technically sound deliverables

Provide independent oversight across all mechanical systems to ensure overall technical compliance to the Technical Data Package (TDP)

Act as the independent technical authority and be responsible for the technical baseline for mechanical systems

Assess and approve technical completion and compliance at major program and subsystem technical reviews

Provide engineering leadership and mentoring to coordinate design, analysis, and systems engineering processes throughout development, verification, delivery, and operation

Collaborate with engineering leadership to assess and carry out engineering process health and compliance with standards and procedures for product / program

Represent Leidos Dynetics and the program with key customers and partners

Mechanical Engineering resource and talent planning

Development and mentoring of engineering staff to include providing career guidance and professional growth opportunities for high potential employees

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTechnical Data PackagesDoD program experienceCreo Elements/ProGeometric DimensioningTolerancingEnvironmental testingASME drawing standardsTeam managementProposal writingTest planningSystems EngineeringProject management

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field from an ABET accredited school is required

Candidate should have 12 years of relevant experience

CURRENT DOD SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Expert knowledge of Technical Data Packages (TDP) development

Experience in requirements definition, design, development and test of hardware systems

Experience in management of hardware design teams to include developing integrated master schedules, and planning required to execute small to large sized programs

Must have a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

A background in DoD programs is required

Candidates must have good organizational skills and attention to detail, and work well in a team environment

Experience with Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/ENGINEER)

Knowledge of missile mechanical structural systems including cast, forged and machined parts

Experience with environmental testing of missile components and related test equipment

Experience with compatible materials, fasteners, coatings, processes and assembly methods

Knowledge of ASME drawing standards

Organizational skills to document designs

Experience managing a team of engineers

Must have experience supporting business development through marketing and generating proposals

Technical leadership of weapon system and architecture development tasks