FTAP Missile Launcher Chief Engineer
Leidos · Huntsville, United States +1 · 15d ago
Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Departmentis seeking a Missile LauncherChief Engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of air defenselaunchers to protectAmerica and its allies. You will lead the technical execution for a launcher in the the US Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2) portfolio. You will guide the program through development, test, production, and sustainment activities. The Chief Engineer will serve as the technical authority across multiple product lines and configurations, ensuring design integrity, technical performance, and disciplined engineering execution. This role requires a systems-minded leader with the ability to balance near-term production needs with long-term technology advancement.This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career.If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
This position will eventually be located full-time on-site in Lawton, Oklahoma. You may initially work on site in Huntsville, Alabama with frequent trips to Lawton (approximately 25% travel) during early program execution.
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Primary Responsibilities
Lead your technical team to design a product that conforms to requirements, on schedule, within budget.
Serve as the program’s technical lead for engineering execution, system performance, and compliance with requirements across multiple product lifecycle stages.
Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Provide technical direction and oversight to subsystem leads, IPTs, and specialty engineering disciplines to ensure design maturity, integration, and risk mitigation.
Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration across the engineering organization.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
12+ years of applicable experience in design and/or analysis of mechanical systems or 10+ years experience with a MS degree
Mission-focused. Ready to contribute to a high-performing team.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience leading large multi-disciplinary engineering design teams will be preferred.
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Original Posting:
September 11, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.