Leidos · 6 hours ago
Hypersonics Chief Engineer
Shalimar, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a leading defense contractor seeking a Hypersonics Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership in air-breathing missile system design programs. The role involves leading the development of new missile system concepts and driving technical innovation in hypersonics and counter-hypersonics systems.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Refine air-breathing vehicle concepts or MS&A programs to proposal level for multiple opportunities within 1 year
Qualification
Required
Requires a Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar discipline and 10+ years' experience
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
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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback
Ability to travel on an as needed basis
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an existing Secret clearance
Preferred active TS clearance
Preferred
Prior experience in managing DOD research efforts is a plus
Preference given to candidates with experience in managing research efforts funded by AFRL, DARPA, ONR, and similar
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous efforts while keeping efforts on schedule and on budget
Past experience in leading a diverse team with successful outcomes
Strong candidates will have prior experience in leading successful business development campaigns
Skills desired include the ability to effectively communicate with customers, understand their needs, and develop white papers and proposals
The ability to also develop and communicate a strategy for new business with management is also desired
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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