Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer
Join Leidos' Electronic Warfare Division in Arlington, VA, leading the next generation of hypersonic weapon systems. This senior role demands 15+ years of experience in hypersonics aerospace, focusing on systems development, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), and multi-domain integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead system-level development for hypersonic boost-glide or air-breathing systems.
- Define requirements, analysis roadmaps, and test plans across aerodynamics, aerothermal, materials, thermal, structural domains.
- Mentor junior engineers (1-2) in systems engineering best practices.
- Integrate analysis and test results into comprehensive customer deliverables.
- Support business development: concept design, technical volumes, and customer alignment.
Required Expertise
Demonstrated proficiency in:
- System requirements decomposition, trade studies, integration, V&V.
- Multiple domains: Aerodynamics/CFD, trajectory simulation, FEA, thermal analysis, test planning.
- Strong communication for internal teams, DOD stakeholders, and customers.
Desired Skills
- Tools: Cart3D/FNS, OTIS/POST, ANSYS/NASTRAN/Sierra, Matlab, CAD, Tecplot/ParaView.
- System architecture, ground/flight test execution, range safety, payload integration.
Qualifications & Clearance
BS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) + 15+ years experience. U.S. Citizen with Active Secret clearance (TS preferred). Up to 25% travel for reviews, meetings, conferences.
Thrive in a collaborative team rewarding creativity and innovation. Work directly with DOD leaders on high-growth hypersonic technologies. Apply now to shape the future of defense systems at Leidos.
Locations
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- System Requirements Generation and Decompositionintermediate
- Trade Study Executionintermediate
- System Integration and Interface Coordinationintermediate
- Verification and Validationintermediate
- Aerodynamics/CFD (Cart3D, FNS Tools)intermediate
- Aerothermal Analysisintermediate
- Trajectory Simulation (OTIS, POST)intermediate
- Structural Analysis (FEA: ANSYS, NASTRAN, Sierra)intermediate
- Thermal Analysisintermediate
- Ground and Flight Test Planning/Executionintermediate
- Matlab, CAD, Tecplot, ParaViewintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years experience in hypersonic systems engineering (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (experience)
- Active Secret clearance required (Top Secret preferred) (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship (experience)
- Experience in hypersonic boost-glide or air-breathing systems (experience)
- Mentorship of junior engineers (experience)
- Business development: requirements analysis, concept design, technical volume writing (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead hypersonic systems development and Modeling & Simulation efforts
- Integrate multi-domain analyses (aerodynamics, aerothermal, materials, structural)
- Define analysis and test roadmaps to validate system performance
- Mentor 1-2 junior engineers in critical thinking and systems engineering
- Interact with DOD personnel and stakeholders to define system requirements
- Develop execution plans, integrate analysis/test results into customer deliverables
- Support business development by aligning designs with customer needs
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
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Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
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Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer
Join Leidos' Electronic Warfare Division in Arlington, VA, leading the next generation of hypersonic weapon systems. This senior role demands 15+ years of experience in hypersonics aerospace, focusing on systems development, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), and multi-domain integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead system-level development for hypersonic boost-glide or air-breathing systems.
- Define requirements, analysis roadmaps, and test plans across aerodynamics, aerothermal, materials, thermal, structural domains.
- Mentor junior engineers (1-2) in systems engineering best practices.
- Integrate analysis and test results into comprehensive customer deliverables.
- Support business development: concept design, technical volumes, and customer alignment.
Required Expertise
Demonstrated proficiency in:
- System requirements decomposition, trade studies, integration, V&V.
- Multiple domains: Aerodynamics/CFD, trajectory simulation, FEA, thermal analysis, test planning.
- Strong communication for internal teams, DOD stakeholders, and customers.
Desired Skills
- Tools: Cart3D/FNS, OTIS/POST, ANSYS/NASTRAN/Sierra, Matlab, CAD, Tecplot/ParaView.
- System architecture, ground/flight test execution, range safety, payload integration.
Qualifications & Clearance
BS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) + 15+ years experience. U.S. Citizen with Active Secret clearance (TS preferred). Up to 25% travel for reviews, meetings, conferences.
Thrive in a collaborative team rewarding creativity and innovation. Work directly with DOD leaders on high-growth hypersonic technologies. Apply now to shape the future of defense systems at Leidos.
Locations
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- System Requirements Generation and Decompositionintermediate
- Trade Study Executionintermediate
- System Integration and Interface Coordinationintermediate
- Verification and Validationintermediate
- Aerodynamics/CFD (Cart3D, FNS Tools)intermediate
- Aerothermal Analysisintermediate
- Trajectory Simulation (OTIS, POST)intermediate
- Structural Analysis (FEA: ANSYS, NASTRAN, Sierra)intermediate
- Thermal Analysisintermediate
- Ground and Flight Test Planning/Executionintermediate
- Matlab, CAD, Tecplot, ParaViewintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years experience in hypersonic systems engineering (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (experience)
- Active Secret clearance required (Top Secret preferred) (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship (experience)
- Experience in hypersonic boost-glide or air-breathing systems (experience)
- Mentorship of junior engineers (experience)
- Business development: requirements analysis, concept design, technical volume writing (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead hypersonic systems development and Modeling & Simulation efforts
- Integrate multi-domain analyses (aerodynamics, aerothermal, materials, structural)
- Define analysis and test roadmaps to validate system performance
- Mentor 1-2 junior engineers in critical thinking and systems engineering
- Interact with DOD personnel and stakeholders to define system requirements
- Develop execution plans, integrate analysis/test results into customer deliverables
- Support business development by aligning designs with customer needs
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Hypersonic Senior Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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