System Architect Mechanical Engineer

System Architect Mechanical Engineer

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• BS + 15 years of progressive engineering experience (or MS + 13 years)
• 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.

• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.