Description
Leidos Defence Systems – Land Systems Business Area is seeking a Structural Analyst Section Manager to join their team. This role combines technical engineering responsibilities with leadership and personnel management.
The successful candidate will lead and support approximately 6–8 employees, reporting personnel coverage and administrative matters to the Branch Manager weekly. They will coordinate with organisations across the enterprise to identify and manage work assignments for section employees, supervise employee performance, and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback throughout the year.
The Structural Analyst Section Manager will serve primarily in a technical engineering capacity (approximately 90%), with around 10% direct line-management responsibilities. They will demonstrate strong direct line-management capabilities and practice servant leadership, prioritising the needs, development, and success of employees.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support organisational needs of approximately 6–8 employees
- Report personnel coverage and administrative matters to the Branch Manager weekly
- Coordinate with organisations to identify and manage work assignments for section employees
- Supervise employee performance and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback
- Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports
- Perform additional leadership responsibilities as directed
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university
- 8+ years of applicable experience in mechanical systems design and/or analysis; or 6+ years with a master's degree
- Proficiency in structural analysis, dynamics analysis, thermal analysis, or fluids analysis
- Active Secret-level security clearance
- Minimum 1 year of employment with Leidos
- Willingness to transfer into the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within an engineering matrix organisation
- Previous experience within the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department
The pay range for this role is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.