Structural Analyst Section Manager

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Leidos Defense Systems – Land Systems Business Area

Leidos is seeking a Structural Analyst Section Manager to join the Defense Systems – Land Systems Business Area. This position combines hands-on technical engineering responsibilities with direct leadership and personnel management.

Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and support the organizational needs of approximately 6–8 employees.Report personnel coverage, administrative matters, and other issues to the Branch Manager weekly or as required.Coordinate with organizations across the enterprise to identify and manage work assignments for section employees.Supervise employee performance and provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback throughout the year.Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.Perform additional leadership responsibilities as directed by the Branch Manager and other division leaders.Serve primarily in a technical engineering capacity (approximately 90%), with approximately 10% direct line-management responsibilities.Demonstrate strong direct line-management capabilities, which will be a primary selection criterion for this position.Practice servant leadership, making the needs, development, and success of employees a top priority.
Basic QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from an ABET-accredited university.8+ years of applicable experience in the design and/or analysis of mechanical systems; or 6+ years of applicable experience with a master’s degree.Proficiency in one or more of the following: Structural analysis; Dynamics analysis; Thermal analysis; Fluids analysis.Must hold an active Secret-level security clearance to be considered for this role.Minimum of 1 year of employment with Leidos.Must currently be within, or be willing to transfer into, the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department.Demonstrated commitment to punctuality, integrity, and accountability.Demonstrated servant leadership, with a focus on supporting the needs and success of employees.Ability to take personal accountability while also holding employees accountable for their responsibilities and performance.Demonstrated leadership approach of praising employees publicly and providing corrective feedback privately.Ability and willingness to make commitments and consistently follow through on them.
Preferred QualificationsExperience working within an engineering matrix organization.Previous or current experience within the Mechanical Design & Analysis Department.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:November 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 $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.