Join Leidos as a Liquid Rocket Propulsion SME

Leidos is seeking a Senior Liquid Rocket Propulsion Subject Matter Expert to join our elite team of analysts in McLean, VA. This on-site role supports critical missions in launch vehicles, missiles, satellite technology, and C4ISR systems. If you have deep industrial experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying liquid propulsion systems, this is your opportunity to disrupt the status quo and drive mission success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver expert analysis on liquid propellant rocket motors for military applications, including engine development, modeling, turbopumps, and control systems.
• Model propellant formulations and motor performance with precision.
• Leverage expertise in manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures, and testing protocols.
• Teach advanced courses on liquid rocket fundamentals, modeling techniques, and manufacturing requirements.
• Mentor junior team members to build next-generation expertise.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years experience or Master’s with 13+ years (minimum 12+ years in liquid rocket propulsion).
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI with polygraph preferred).
• Valid US passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of foreign liquid propellant systems.
• Experience with military propellant applications.
• Advanced degree.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 15-20+ years of specialized experience.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace. We're not for the comfortable—we recruit disruptors who refuse to fail. Enjoy a pay range of $139,100 - $251,450, based on experience, skills, and market alignment. This full-time role offers unparalleled impact in national security. Original posting: July 21, 2025. Apply now to advance at step 30.