IPT Lead A&IT

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Aerospace Defense System Sector is seeking a IPT Lead – AI&T to support an All-Up Round Prototyping and Demonstration Program in our Huntsville, AL, office. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities The IPT Lead AI&T will lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of multidisciplinary engineers and technicians to integrate, test, and field hypersonic all-up-round missile systems. The IPT Lead is accountable for technical direction, schedule, risk management, cross functional coordination, and ensuring manufacturability and testability through the missile construction and design lifecycle. Effective execution of this role will be measured by the following metrics: Successful integration and acceptance test results meeting requirements Manufacturing readiness and smooth transition to production with minimal rework Effective cross functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary IPT (aerospace, structures, materials, propulsion/avionics integration, test, manufacturing, and quality) to deliver AUR requirements on scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinate with logistics and design engineers to ensure flight hardware, transport, and handling constraints are integrated into design and acceptance criteria. Oversee the assembly, integration, and testing phases of a project, ensuring all systems meet design and performance requirements. Key concepts include process improvement, assembly integration, test design, test planning, and leading cross-functional teams to drive project success Ensure compliance with system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), safety policies, and applicable aerospace standards and regulations Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure producibility, cost targets, and schedule commitments; resolve nonconformances and design-to-build issues Establish test plans and acceptance criteria for environmental, structural, and functional verification of missile components and assemblies Manage technical risks through mitigation plans, verification of risk closure, and adjustment of schedule/requirements as needed Maintain program-level documentation, configuration control, and technical data packages required for sustainment Interface with program management, customers, and cross-program IPTs to align priorities and report technical status

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline with 8+ years of relevant aerospace/missile systems experience, with progressive technical leadership or IPT lead roles (Masters and 6+ years of experience are also acceptable)
• Proven track record of leading product development from concept through production for flight hardware
• Experience working with government/defense customers and knowledge of program lifecycle and contractual considerations
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex aerospace or missile systems
• Practical knowledge of missile assembly, integration and test at the AUR level
• Familiarity with packaging, transport, and handling requirements for missile hardware
• Experience with producibility, fabrication processes, inspection, and manufacturing acceptance criteria
• Proven ability to plan and run readiness reviews, verification/validation campaigns, and to coordinate acceptance testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering
• Prior experience specifically on glide bodies, reentry vehicles, or guided munitions
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., MIL STD, AS9100) and environmental test protocols
• Experience working prototype programs within an AS9100 production environment
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as, CAD, FEA, and requirements/ model-based systems engineering tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary IPT (aerospace, structures, materials, propulsion/avionics integration, test, manufacturing, and quality) to deliver AUR requirements on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with logistics and design engineers to ensure flight hardware, transport, and handling constraints are integrated into design and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee the assembly, integration, and testing phases of a project, ensuring all systems meet design and performance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), safety policies, and applicable aerospace standards and regulations
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure producibility, cost targets, and schedule commitments; resolve nonconformances and design-to-build issues
• Establish test plans and acceptance criteria for environmental, structural, and functional verification of missile components and assemblies
• Manage technical risks through mitigation plans, verification of risk closure, and adjustment of schedule/requirements as needed
• Maintain program-level documentation, configuration control, and technical data packages required for sustainment
• Interface with program management, customers, and cross-program IPTs to align priorities and report technical status

What This Job Offers

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