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Leidos · 3 hours ago

Hypersonics Chief Engineer

Beavercreek, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $278K/yr

15+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Hypersonics Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership in high-speed vehicle design and execute air-breathing missile system programs, driving innovation and business development in this area.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of new missile system concepts to capture and execute programs for the design of high-speed weapon systems

Lead technical execution across all system activities, from concept development through prototyping

Develop discriminating Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis techniques through contract and internal R&D

Grow the Concept Development business by integrating advanced air-breathing propulsion systems into novel missile systems

Create discriminating MS&A capabilities via contracts and internal research and development

Develop approaches, market to customers and internal stakeholders, win and execute programs

Qualification

Air-breathing propulsionHypersonicsModelingSimulationWeapons Systems EngineeringProgram ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Impact & Complexity: Impacts functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace

Leads the development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field

Communication: Must communicate with Leidos personnel and interact daily with customer program leadership and team members and end users

Must develop a clear understanding of customer goals and objectives and shape work to achieve those goals

Typically negotiates and compromises to convince internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the area

Knowledge: Requires highest knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts

Viewed as a subject matter expert in the field by peers within and outside the organization

Domain specific knowledge in the areas of air-breathing propulsion such as turbine engines, ramjets, dual mode ramjets, and rotary detonation engines, Hypersonics, super/hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Modeling and Simulation, and Weapons Systems Engineering is desired

Education: Requires a Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar discipline and > 15 years' experience or BS and 20+ years of related experience

Independence: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback

Travel: Ability to travel on an as needed basis

Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an existing Secret clearance. Preferred active TS clearance