System Architect Mechanical Engineer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

4d•$154,050 - $278,475•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced System Architect Mechanical Engineer to solve complex engineering problems within their Defense Sector. This role involves design, production, integration, and testing across multiple programs, requiring a systems-minded leader capable of directing technical work based on cost, schedule, risk, and requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers on dynamic and challenging technical problems. The Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a wide range of systems, solutions, and services for global customers in land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Their Defense solutions encompass enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. The team focuses on solving critical security challenges for customers with high-stakes missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Masters + 15 years of progressive engineering experience (or Bachelors + 17 years experience).
Proven success leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams through development, integration, test, and production
Strong technical judgment, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Hands-on experience with design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration management, and risk management
Active DoD security clearance, or eligibility to obtain
Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Nice To Haves

Full-lifecycle experience—design, manufacture, integration, test, and fielding—on at least one product
Ability to quickly identify, assess, and communicate the downstream impacts of technical decisions
Experience with launchers, canisters, and flight vehicles
Experience integrating munitions into land- and sea-based launchers
Familiarity with the Patriot launcher
Familiarity with the Navy Vertical Launch System (VLS)
Familiarity with Army offensive and defensive fires

Responsibilities

Lead technical teams to design, manufacture, and deliver complex defense systems
Own the technical baseline across all lifecycle stages—engineering execution, system performance, and requirements compliance
Balance technical solutions against cost and schedule constraints
Direct subsystem leads, IPT leads, and specialty engineers to drive design maturity, integration, and risk mitigation
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities
Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders
Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering innovation, rigor, and collaboration