Leidos Dynetics, Hypersonics Division is seeking a qualified Hypersonic Systems Solution Architect for its for its Hypersonics Engineering, Integration and Test Department. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos Dynetics is involved in multiple contracts to provide hardware and systems for launchers, hypersonics, and target surrogates for several DoD customers. The position will provide technical leadership for delivering innovative solutions in pursuit of new opportunities as well as technology improvements to existing programs in the areas of boost glide and air-breathing hypersonic systems, reentry systems and targets, advanced materials and high-speed/hypersonic testing. Successful candidates will interact with internal and external stakeholders to define system level requirements.  The candidates will then define plans including design requirements, allocations, and M&S plans for execution by Leidos and external team members.  Finally, the candidate will integrate results of analysis and tests performed into a comprehensive customer deliverable demonstrating design capabilities and the ability to meet the customer needs. 

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as the Hypersonic Systems Solution Architect that support Engineering in developing and executing the strategy for our hypersonics and strategic systems portfolio. Experience with weapon systems, preferably missile, reentry systems, and hypersonic systems is required. Familiarity with system architectures, CONOPS, and propulsion solutions is desired. The position will be the creative and trusted agent of the Division and Functional Management to shape customer requirements, translate customer needs into actionable features, drive differentiation in Leidos’ solutions and help create a compelling technical solution. The candidate is expected to be a critical partner with the technology, engineering, other solution architects and coalesce the division’s strategy along with the technology strategy. Align IRAD needs with solution campaigns.

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM degree program from an ABET accredited school is required. Candidate should have 12+ years of relevant experience.

The following skills/abilities are desired:

Excellent communications skills – demonstrated through written and oral presentations, development of technical papers, volumes, or similar productsPossess business and technical vision Ability to think strategically Possess analytical presentation and problem-solving skillsProven record of success developing technical solutions within the DoD Community (winning single award >$150M pursuits)Experience developing and maintaining architecture artifacts, and effectively communicating the design to executive and technical stakeholdersDemonstrated skills in all areas of capture including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, customer visits and demonstrations, customer relationship development, relationship development with competitors, written submissions (market surveys, RFI responses, support to proposals), team leadership, etc.Subject matter expertise in high-speed weapons, hypersonics and/or missiles in support of some or most of the listed customers: DARPA, Army RCCTO, Army LRPF, Army PEO M&S, Army CCDC, Navy SSP, TRMC, MDA, JHTO, AFRL, AFNWC, AFLCMC, FFRDCsExperience presenting to senior executives, peers, and customers

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and demonstrated skill in any of the following areas is also a plus:Secret clearance with Top Secret/SCI eligibility10+ years leading people, teams, and programs.The ideal candidate has developed solutions for pursuits in the DoD market.Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish solid working relationships with technical staff, division managers, and peers across the corporationOriginal Posting Date:2024-12-12

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.