IFPC Engineering Liaison to Production Team

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

12d

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join its team in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting development of the Low Band Surveillance (LBS) product and next-generation radar systems. The role leads an Integrated Product Team (IPT), directs the technical work of engineers, and ensures the team’s work meets program requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints. It coordinates subsystem leads and cross-functional teams to align technical execution with program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
At least 12 years of applicable experience, or at least 10 years with a master's degree.
Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
Strong SolidWorks skills.
Strong desire to lead, guide, and mentor.
Active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Nice To Haves

Windchill PLM experience.
Design and/or integration experience with mobile equipment.
Design and/or integration experience with tactical trailers.
Design and/or integration experience with radar systems.
Mechanism design experience.
Design for Manufacturability experience.

Responsibilities

Own overall execution performance for the IPT scope.
Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment for the hardware team.
Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned with baseline objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives.
Partner with subsystem leads and engineering teams to maintain technical alignment with program goals.
Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.
Identify, assess, and manage IPT risks and opportunities.
Develop and implement plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Communicate status clearly and concisely to leadership and stakeholders.
Represent the IPT in governance forums and lead design reviews.
Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance standards.
Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries.
Promote an outcome-focused culture of execution discipline and continuous improvement.
Lead, guide, and mentor engineers.