Leidos · 2 days ago
Lead Propulsion Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
12+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Lead Propulsion Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert and lead a team of Propulsion engineers, focusing on the development and testing of propulsion systems for hypersonic applications.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a clear understanding and proficiency of overall system interdependencies and interfaces for demonstrating all aspects of SRMs/LEs
Experience with system level and interface requirement development of SRMs/LEs
Familiarity with propellant formulations, modeling formulations, and modeling motor performance
Experience with SRM/LE subsystem/system integration and test validations
Deep understanding of AB propulsion configurations including Ram and Scram
Familiarity of AB inlet, combustor, diffuser, and isolator design and testing
Experience with propulsion related requirements and test procedures/analysis/verification methods as well as manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures
Previous experience with mixing, casting, and firing SRMs
Assist in development of testing plans and process improvements for SRM/LE development
Manage multiple vendor/providers while maintaining IP integrity
Work well in team environments and operate independently with minimal supervision
Advise and support government customer's analyses on materials, equipment, and infrastructure associated with ballistic missile proliferation and production
Mentor fellow colleagues on solid propellant rocket fundamentals, modeling, and manufacturing requirements
Facilitate configuration management of the propulsion technical data package
Identify, mitigate and resolve propulsion related risks/issues/opportunities
Coordinating propulsion engineering efforts with the customer
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university. Candidate should have 12 years of relevant experience
Individual must be self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
A detailed understanding of the SRM/LE/AB for architecture development and testing
Life-Cycle experience through DDT&E & Production and beyond
Thorough understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods
Experience with tools such as CEA, NASTRAN, FEA, etc in support of propulsion development and formulation testing
Ability to stay focused and succeed in dynamic and fast paced environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information
Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of Missile and Hypersonic systems
Demonstrated ability to work with the customer to clarify program challenges and/or system requirements
Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of complex physical systems
Experience applying systems engineering practices to support hypersonic programs with unique developmental constraints
Preferred
Prior work in DoD Missile, Reentry Vehicle, or Hypersonics fields
A detailed understanding of the top-down systems engineering process for architecture development and bottoms-up verification
Thorough understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods
Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance is a plus
Ability to stay focused and succeed in dynamic and fast paced environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information
Demonstrated ability to work with the customer to clarify program challenges and/or system requirements
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
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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