Description
The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an Airdrop Project Lead to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) in Natick, MA.
As the Airdrop Project Lead, you will serve as the Airdrop team's primary logistics coordinator, working within a small, multidisciplinary government engineering team of aerospace and mechanical engineers and aerial delivery equipment specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply aerial delivery rigging expertise to support engineering assessments of aerial delivery items, test airdrop hardware, and develop airdrop and helicopter sling load rigging procedures.
- Inspect aerial delivery equipment during first article and production lot inspections at manufacturer or government facilities.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with fielded helicopter sling load equipment and personnel and cargo parachute systems, conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
- Complete technical reviews of drawing packages, specifications, and technical and field manuals within 30 days, submitting them to the Government for review and approval.
- Participate in parachute and airdrop equipment design reviews.
- Advise command and industry partners on personnel and cargo airdrop procedures, equipment configuration, and special operations aviation integration.
- Provide technical oversight of parachute systems, load inspection, precision airdrop, and safety compliance for high-risk special operations missions.
- Serve as a subject matter advisor on parachute rigging, airborne operations, and specialized equipment programs.
- Own entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas, driving day-to-day objectives that have a major impact on the program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years directly related airdrop experience (additional experience/training/certifications may substitute for a degree)
- 5+ years of program and logistics management experience
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Strong ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, based on program needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified FAA Parachute Rigger
- Military experience
- Experience with aerial delivery operations, training, and mission readiness
- Knowledge of parachute systems, load inspection, precision airdrop, and safety compliance for high-risk special operations missions.
The pay range for this job is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.