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Primary Responsibilities
Performing decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementation
Provide systems engineering expertise to 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 the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manuals
Interface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems
Use model-based engineering tools on a new major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline
17+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 15+ years with a master’s degree in science or engineering for complex aerospace, missile, or defense systems.
Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end systems engineering (requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and validation) on large or complex projects.
Experience with missile, high-speed flight, or advanced weapon systems (e.g., hypersonics, ballistic missiles, interceptors, or similar).
Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., 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 with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; Top Secret or TS/SCI preferred.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI preferred.
Candidate must be a resident of or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque, NM or Huntsville Alabama area.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in in an engineering or science discipline
Direct experience on hypersonic boost-glide, air-breathing hypersonic, or other high-Mach flight test or weapon programs.
Experience with responsibility for technical scope, cost, and schedule on government contracts.
Experience in the area of surety/security for nuclear weapons
Experience in working with digital communication systems
Experience in system engineering of complex systems;
Direct experience with NW 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 singular solution
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Original Posting
November 12, 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
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
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.
