Flight Termination Engineer Lead - Hypersonics

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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Flight Terminiatrion Engineer Lead for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries’ technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the Responsible Engineer and IPT Lead for the Flight Termination SystemLead technical reviews, failure investigations, supplier engagements, and cross-functional task teamsAssist in requirement decompositionInterface with the Range Commanders CouncilConduct non-conformance and root cause corrective action investigations

Basic Qualifications

A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution8+ years of relevant experience (or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) or a MS in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experienceMust be capable of reading engineering drawings, electrical schematics, cable/wiring diagrams, and the corresponding work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to program leadershipProvide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system-level integrationExperience in electronics integration, test, and troubleshootingExperience in environmental testing of avionicsExperience in writing qualification plans to meet RCC-319 and RCC-324 requirementsExperience with risk, issues, and/or opportunity managementKnowledge of test procedure developmentKnowledge of circuit design – analog, digital, powerOrganizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of the avionicsCandidate must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment, which will include the government customer, industry partners, test, and manufacturing engineers.

Preferred Qualifications.

Active DoD Secret clearanceExperience with manufacturing and production of avionics componentsFamiliarity with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.Knowledge of post test data processingKnowledge of test development to support troubleshooting hardware failuresExperience in a MIL-STD-810 Test EnvironmentKnowledge of ASME and IEEE standardsExperience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologiesPrior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

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Original Posting:August 6, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.