Description
Leidos is seeking a Solid Propulsion Development Engineer to lead and oversee work on a hypersonics vehicle and other programs. You will join a diverse team that develops propulsion systems for spacecraft, missile systems, and a wide range of critical technologies for civil, military, and commercial space programs.
You will work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team, interfacing with other project teams within Leidos as well as subcontractors to develop the solid propulsion system for a hypersonic vehicle.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead technical engineer for tasks focused on designing and developing critical propulsion-related hardware.
- Design, build, and test prototype solid rocket motor components.
- Understand and negotiate design elements with propulsion system suppliers.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another STEM degree from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion development or test engineering roles, or 6 years with a Master's degree.
- Understanding of functional performance requirements and component designs for solid rocket motor applications.
- Experience in planning for and supporting ground testing of solid propulsion systems, including thermal characterisation, environmental testing, and static firing.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct trade studies and develop analysis and evaluation tools.
- Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, including manufacturing and testing policies and directives.
- Able to clearly write concise, comprehensive technical reports and present results to multi-disciplinary teams and customer stakeholders.
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
- Active Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar from an ABET-accredited university.
- Development testing experience in a rapid iteration environment.
- Experience with DoD, NASA, or other aerospace development projects.
- Experience working with government test agencies.
- Experience with free-jet testing, especially for solid-fuel ramjet (SFRJ) systems.
- Experience with missile systems in a production environment.
- Project planning and scheduling, including selection and management of multiple suppliers.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00