Hypersonics Chief Engineer

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

86d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

The Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) has an opening for a Hypersonics Chief Engineer for air-breathing in our King of Prussia, PA, Shalimar, FL, or Beavercreek, OH office. The candidate will provide High Speed vehicle technical leadership within Leidos and Department of Defense customer community to capture and execute air-breathing missile system design programs. In this technical position, the candidate will be expected to also apply deep domain knowledge to develop concepts for business development, marketing, and proposal activities to grow the Leidos air-breathing hypersonics program portfolio, providing prototype sub-systems and systems for our nation’s defense.

Requirements

• Requires a Master’s degree or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar discipline.
• More than 10 years of experience in the field.
• Requires highest knowledge and mastery of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.
• Domain specific knowledge in the areas of air-breathing propulsion such as turbine engines, ramjets, dual mode ramjets, and rotary detonation engines.
• Knowledge in Hypersonics, super/hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Modeling and Simulation, and Weapons Systems Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an existing Secret clearance; preferred active TS clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in managing DOD research efforts.
• Experience in managing research efforts funded by AFRL, DARPA, ONR, and similar.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous efforts while keeping efforts on schedule and on budget.
• Past experience in leading a diverse team with successful outcomes.
• Prior experience in leading successful business development campaigns.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, understand their needs, and develop white papers and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of new missile system concepts to capture and execute programs for the design of high-speed weapon systems.
• Lead technical execution across all system activities, from concept development through prototyping.
• Develop discriminating Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis techniques through contract and internal R&D.
• Grow the Concept Development business by integrating advanced air-breathing propulsion systems into novel missile systems.
• Create discriminating MS&A capabilities via contracts and internal research and development.
• Refine air-breathing vehicle concepts or MS&A programs to proposal level for multiple opportunities within 1 year.

Benefits

• 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical Upskilling
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees