Entry Level Hypersonics Systems Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer to support an active hypersonics production program. The engineer will work directly with the Lead Systems Engineer to develop test specifications and manage requirements, helping ensure that a hypersonic system transitions from development to production. The role supports requirements verification through test and manufacturing and involves collaboration with Hardware Development, Integration, and Test teams. It offers hands-on production systems engineering experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and the opportunity to move to other programs in Leidos’ engineering portfolio when the current program is complete. The position is based in or near Huntsville, North Alabama.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university, with 2+ years of experience; alternatively, an MS.
• Demonstrated ability to learn from peers and/or mentors.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.
• Possess a Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deriving requirements for integration, manufacturing, and production systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience with MagicDraw and/or other Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) modeling tools.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated cross-discipline collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience accurately estimating engineering effort, such as hours, for Systems Engineering tasks.
• Experience with DOORS and/or other requirements database tools.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes and methods.
• Experience supporting one or more DoD programs.
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP).

Responsibilities

• Develop test specifications.
• Manage requirements databases.
• Ensure requirements are properly verified through test and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Hardware Development, Integration, and Test teams.
• Support production systems engineering for a hypersonics program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level