Aerospace Systems Engineering Lead

4 weeks ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

The Leidos National Security Sector is a leading provider of engineering services, and we are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Systems Engineer to join our team.

About the Role

As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for capturing and developing requirements, providing architecture recommendations, and performing analysis of options to make evidence-based decisions. You will also review technical packages and provide technical and programmatic recommendations to support critical development programs.

This role requires a strong understanding of full-lifecycle systems engineering processes, with prior experience working in the aviation domain. You will work in a dynamic and changing environment, tailoring and adapting systems engineering principles and processes to meet the speed and needs of the mission.

You will have the ability to develop detailed familiarity with aircraft system architectures, requirements baselines, and payload capabilities. Additionally, you will demonstrate experience working with multiple stakeholders to build partnerships and foster relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform analysis of options and make evidence-based recommendations on possible Courses of Action
  • Review technical packages (e.g., proposals, drawings, ICDs, architectures) and provide technical and programmatic recommendations
  • Develop information packages to support custom acquisition management (SOW, SRD, Schedules, Letters and Memos, Budget and funding projections and requests)
  • Anticipate, Mitigate, and debug component integration issues
  • Review formal acceptance test plans and test cards and run-for-record execution
Requirements
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with 12+ years of experience in engineering disciplines
  • Strong understanding of full-lifecycle systems engineering processes
  • Prior experience working in the aviation domain
  • Able to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Desired Skills
  • Knowledge of flight dynamics, flying qualities, and the national airspace system
  • Knowledge of guidance, control, and navigation (GNC)
  • Prior Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) experience
  • Deep engineering domain experience in airborne systems (manned or unmanned)
  • Deep expertise in one or more of the Duties/Tasks areas
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $126,100.00 - $227,950.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.


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