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You will lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) as they develop the All-Up-Round-Magazine (AUR-M) product.
Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of air defense launchers to protect America and its allies. You will lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) as they develop the All-Up-Round-Magazine (AUR-M) product.
You will direct the technical work of a team of engineers, ensuring their work meets program requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints. Technical depth and understanding of execution are essential to coordinate between subsystem leads and ensure alignment across the team.
This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
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Primary 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 to baseline objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives.
Partner with subsystem leads and engineering teams to ensure technical alignment supports program goals.
Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.
Identify, assess, and manage IPT risks and opportunities.
Develop and implement mitigation plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Provide clear and concise status communication 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 to ensure program success.
Promote a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
8+ years of applicable experience or 6+ years with MS degree.
Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements
Strong Creo CAD user
Strong desire to lead, guide, and mentor
Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance
Windchill PLM experience
Mobile equipment
Tactical trailers
Mechanism Design
Design for Manufacturability
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September 18, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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