Warhead Design Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Leidos Holding
Location: Huntsville, AL 35810
Description:
Description
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Warhead Design Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense Systems provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, IT and manufacturing solutions to our customers most technically challenging problems.
Primary Responsibilities
The Warhead Design Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team in the design, development, and testing of new warhead systems for an interceptor development program. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the warhead design meets all performance, safety, and reliability requirements. This includes conducting detailed design analyses, overseeing the fabrication and assembly of prototypes, and managing the qualification process with the Department of Defense (DoD). The Warhead Design Engineer will collaborate with other engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to deliver a fully qualified warhead system on time and within budget.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have strong leadership credentials, good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a key member of a team often tasked to be highly responsive and agile in order to satisfy critical warfighter needs.
The candidate must have experience in the following areas:
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Original Posting Date: 2024-07-01While 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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00
The 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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Warhead Design Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense Systems provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, IT and manufacturing solutions to our customers most technically challenging problems.
Primary Responsibilities
The Warhead Design Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team in the design, development, and testing of new warhead systems for an interceptor development program. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that the warhead design meets all performance, safety, and reliability requirements. This includes conducting detailed design analyses, overseeing the fabrication and assembly of prototypes, and managing the qualification process with the Department of Defense (DoD). The Warhead Design Engineer will collaborate with other engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to deliver a fully qualified warhead system on time and within budget.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have strong leadership credentials, good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a key member of a team often tasked to be highly responsive and agile in order to satisfy critical warfighter needs.
The candidate must have experience in the following areas:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in warhead design and development or 10 years with MS degree.
- Proven experience in leading teams through the complete lifecycle of warhead development, from concept to qualification.
- Demonstrated expertise in explosive materials, detonation physics, and warhead performance analysis.
- Experience with DoD qualification processes and requirements for warhead systems.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering simulation software.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with interceptor or missile systems development.
- Familiarity with modern manufacturing processes and materials for warhead production.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to explosive materials.
- Experience with systems engineering practices and tools.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent).
- Active security clearance.
- Publications or patents in the field of warhead design and technology.
Original Posting Date: 2024-07-01While 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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00
The 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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.