Job Description

Leidos Defense Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a Missile Launcher Product Team Lead to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of air defense launchers to protect America and its allies. As the Launcher Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, you will lead the Launcher Hardware Team for the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2) weapon system. This position offers the opportunity to work on a multi billion-dollar program, driving technical excellence, cost, schedule, and risk management for a critical defense system.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

You will direct the technical work of a large team of engineers, ensuring their work meets program requirements, schedule milestones, and budget constraints. Technical depth and understanding of execution are essential to coordinate between subsystem leads and ensure alignment across the team.

This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.

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THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Integrated Product Team Leadership:

• Own overall execution performance for the Launcher Hardware IPT scope.

• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment for the hardware team.

• Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baseline objectives.

• Technical Oversight:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives.

• Partner with subsystem leads and engineering teams to ensure technical alignment supports program goals.

• Drive disciplined execution and proactive risk management across the IPT.

• Risk and Opportunity Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage IPT risks and opportunities.

• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address risks and capitalize on opportunities.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders.

• Represent the IPT in governance forums and lead design reviews.

• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance standards.

• Execution Excellence:

• Identify and monitor health indicators and implement corrective actions as required.

• Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries to ensure program success.

• Promote a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• 12+ years of applicable experience or 10+ years experience with a MS degree

• Experience leading program or project execution in a complex defense or aerospace environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for large-scale programs.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.

• Strong communication and briefing skills for leadership and customer audiences.

• Active Secret clearance required at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IFPC Inc 2 or similar defense systems.

• Experience in a manufacturing production-based program.

• Experience managing efforts within an Earned Value Management (EVM) environment, including the application of EVM principles to track cost, schedule, and performance effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing interactions effectively.

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Original Posting:

April 2, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.