IFPC Engineering Liaison to Production Team

Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join our team in Huntsville Alabama designing the next generation of radars to protect America and its allies. You will lead an Integrate Product Team (IPT) as they develop the Low Band Surveillance (LBS) product.You will direct the technical work of a 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. Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!Primary ResponsibilitiesIntegrated Product Team Leadership:Own overall execution performance for the 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:Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries to ensure program success.Promote a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.Basic QualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university12+ years of applicable experience or 10+ years with MS degree.Experience leading a team of engineers to develop solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirementsStrong SolidWorks userStrong desire to lead, guide, and mentorActive secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsWindchill PLM experienceDesign and/or Integration experience in the following areas:- Mobile equipment-Tactical trailers-Radar Systems-Mechanism Design-Design for ManufacturabilityIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:October 28, 2026For 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 - $237,350.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Huntsville, ALType: Full time