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This individual will work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team, interfacing with other project teams within Leidos as well as subcontractors to develop the solid propulsion system for a hypersonic vehicle.\nPrimary responsibilities:\nServe as lead technical engineer for task focused on design and development of critical propulsion related hardware.\n\nDesign, build, and test prototype solid rocket motor components.\n\nUnderstand and negotiate design elements with propulsion system suppliers.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or other STEM degree from an ABET accredited university.\n\nMinimum of 4 years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion development or test engineering roles, 2 years with a Master’s degree.\n\nUnderstanding of functional performance requirements as well as component designs for solid rocket motor applications.\n\nExperience in planning for and supporting ground testing of solid propulsion systems, including thermal characterization, environmental testing, and static firing.\n\nDemonstrated ability to conduct trade studies and develop analysis & evaluation tools.\n\nKnowledge of applicable standards and regulations, including manufacturing and testing policies and directives.\n\nAble to clearly write clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports and present results to multi-disciplinary teams and customer stakeholders.\n\nMust be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.\n\nActive Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance if needed.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar from an ABET accredited university.\n\nDevelopment testing experience in a rapid iteration environment.\n\nExperience with DoD, NASA, or other aerospace development projects.\n\nExperience working with government test agencies\n\nExperience with free-jet test testing, especially for solid-fuel ramjet (SFRJ) systems.\n\nExperience with missile systems in a production environment.\n\nProject planning and scheduling, including selection and management of multiple suppliers.\n\nActive Top Secret clearance.\n\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 29, 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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