Lunar Terrain Vehicle Safety & Mission Assurance Lead

Leidos Holdings Inc.•Huntsville, AL

62d•$112,450 - $203,275•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense System Sector is looking for a Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Leader to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. We're seeking someone with a strong understanding of NASA human spaceflight standards, especially those tied to quality, safety, and reliability. In this role, you'll help shape, evaluate, and execute S&MA programs that support engineering projects throughout their life cycle. Your mission: ensure risk management practices and program performance align with NASA requirements and overall mission assurance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Safety, Reliability, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience
- or - a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
4 years of team or project leadership experience
Minimum 2 years in a Safety, Quality, or Mission Assurance discipline
Familiarity with NASA specifications and standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
Residency in (or willingness to relocate to) Huntsville, AL

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS9100 and quality system processes
Knowledge of Safety and Reliability Engineering methods
Understanding of NASA review processes and preparation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

As the S&MA Integration Program Team (IPT) Lead, you'll manage and guide a talented team covering:
Quality Assurance
Safety
Reliability & Maintainability
Software Assurance
Serve as the main customer interface for all S&MA-related discussions and presentations.
Report regularly to the Project Manager on deliverable status, risks, and blockers.
Collaborate closely with test, design, and systems engineering teams to integrate S&MA requirements.
Participate in safety, quality, and reliability reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program briefings.
Review and approve all S&MA-related contract deliverables before submission.