System Architect Mechanical Engineer​

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, andoperatesustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos’is seeking anexperienced System Architect MechanicalEngineer to solutiontough engineering problemsacross some of the most challenging programs in our Defense Sector.This isamulti-faceted rolethatwillleverageyour experience indesign,production, integration, and testingin myriad ways onmultiple programs.Youwillbe asked to solution tough, nebulous problems that spanmultipleengineering disciplines. This role requires a systems-minded leader with the ability todirect technical work based on cost, schedule,risk, and requirements.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 adynamic rolewith 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.

Leidos Defense SystemsSector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity,logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, clickhere (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) !

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Primary Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams to design, manufacture, and deliver complex defense systems

• Own the technical baseline across all lifecycle stages—engineering execution, system performance, and requirements compliance

• Balance technical solutions against cost and schedule constraints

• Direct subsystem leads, IPT leads, and specialty engineers to drive design maturity, integration, and risk mitigation

• Identifyand manage program risks and opportunities

• Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders

• Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering innovation, rigor, and collaboration

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanicalor Aerospace Engineeringfrom an ABET-accredited university.

• Masters + 15 years of progressive engineering experience (or Bachelors + 17 years experience).

• Proven success leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams through development, integration, test, and production

• Strong technical judgment, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Hands-on experience with design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration management, and risk management

• Active DoD security clearance, or eligibility to obtain

• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing torelocateto the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-lifecycle experience—design, manufacture, integration, test, and fielding—on at least one product

• Ability to quicklyidentify, assess, and communicate the downstream impacts of technical decisions

• Experience with launchers, canisters, and flight vehicles

• Experience integrating munitions into land- and sea-based launchers

• Familiarity with the Patriot launcher

• Familiarity with the Navy Vertical Launch System (VLS)

• Familiarity with Army offensive and defensive fires

If 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 8, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.