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Leidos’ Defense Systems Hypersonics Systems Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineering TDP Lead to join our team and help support the Army and Navy in delivering top tier capability to the warfighter by supporting the Thermal Protection System (TPS) program of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field; come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field!
The selected candidate will oversee execution of the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the TPS program. As the TDP Lead, you will work to both review and ensure a technically sound package is produced and delivered to the customer and to manufacturing, as well as working to manage the project by defining work scope, task descriptions, and manpower requirements to meet the program objectives and commitments. You’ll work closely with the design agent and government customer, as well as the production engineering team to drive changes to the TDP that will help improve the design, manufacturability, and cost of the CHGB.
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Primary Responsibilities.
- Coordinating mechanical design activities for a group of CAD designers and engineers in support of the TDP in a classified lab space.
- Working with the TPS design agent to incorporate design changes to reduce unit issues and improve manufacturability.
- Conducting classified and unclassified Internal Review Board (IRBs) and Tabletop Reviews (TTRs) with the customer at company and customer sites in Huntsville, AL.
- Tracking and reporting completion status and relevant metrics, as well as proposing and incorporating improvements to the process.
- Transferring classified data as an approved Data Transfer Agent (DTA).
Basic Qualifications.
- Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school with 8+ years of experience (6+ years experience with a Master’s or 12+ years with HS diploma).
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Proficient in CAD software and working within PLM environments.
- Understanding of applicable concepts from engineering specifications and drawing structure.
- Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 GD&T methods and tolerance stack-ups on parts and assemblies, particularly profile and positional tolerancing.
- Demonstrated experience leading small technical projects and teams of three or more designers/engineers.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to communicate directly with customers as representative of the company.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications.
- 3+ years prior experience creating engineering drawings using Solidworks and Windchill.
- Prior work in DoD Missile, Reentry Vehicle, or Hypersonics fields.
- Prior work with MIL-STD-31000 Technical Data Package creation and management.
- Experience with classified document handling and transport as a courier.
- Prior work within integrated teams supporting drawing modification and production activities.
- Understanding of cost and schedule implications of typical engineering deliverables.
Original Posting:April 8, 2025
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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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