Sr Surety Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a highly motivated Sr Surety Engineer to drive implementation of Value Driven Design and advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows across complex, high-priority Department of Defense portfolios. The role bridges systems architecture, parametric lifecycle modeling, and cross-functional engineering execution in support of complex weapon systems and “can’t fail” missions. The engineer will provide systems engineering expertise for the design, integration, and testing of a next-generation weapon system; evaluate physical security design against Department of Defense safety manuals; and work directly with Department of Defense and Department of Energy stakeholders to support safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems. The position also uses model-based engineering tools to evaluate and analyze modern designs. The candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Huntsville, Alabama area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 8 years with a master’s degree, in complex aerospace, missile, or defense systems.
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end systems engineering—including requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and validation—on large or complex projects.
- Experience with missile, high-speed flight, or advanced weapon systems, such as hypersonics, ballistic missiles, or interceptors.
- Experience with requirements and configuration management tools such as DOORS or equivalent; familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing leadership and customers.
- Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Resident of or willingness to relocate to the Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Huntsville, Alabama area.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.
- Direct experience with hypersonic boost-glide, air-breathing hypersonic, or other high-Mach flight test or weapon programs.
- Experience with technical scope, cost, and schedule responsibilities on government contracts.
- Experience in surety or security for nuclear weapons.
- Experience working with digital communication systems.
- Systems engineering experience with complex systems.
- Direct experience with nuclear weapon component or system design, development, or production.
- Experience within the NNSA nuclear complex.
- Experience with weapon systems and weapon system teams.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple systems into a unified solution.
- Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Decompose Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocate them to design teams for implementation.
- Provide systems engineering expertise for the design, integration, and testing of a next-generation weapon system.
- Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
- Evaluate physical security design based on Department of Defense safety manuals.
- Interface with Department of Defense and Department of Energy organizations to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems.
- Use model-based engineering tools on a major weapon system to evaluate and analyze its design.
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues.
- Brief leadership and customers on technical matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
