Engineering Manager – Environmental Test LabLeidos
Description
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Leidos’ Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified Environmental Test Engineering Manager to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This role will oversee a diverse group of Engineers and be responsible for their growth. This position will also support the integration and testing of complex Avionics and Navigation/Guidance Systems, ensuring hardware and integrated systems performed as designed.
Primary Responsibilities.
- Manage a diverse Engineering Team consisting of approximately 8 Engineers of Multiple Disciplines.
- Team development, with a focus on skills development, career growth, and retention using enterprise leader toolkits.
- Perform targeted feedback sessions with employees.
- Complete Performance Appraisals and identify individuals ready for Promotion.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures to support integration and vehicle delivery.
- Analyze test results, generate Test Reports, and document Non-Conformances.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to support resolution of Non-Conformances.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to meet our technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
Basic Qualifications.
- A BS in Engineering or Engineering Management. Candidate should have at least 5+ years of relevant experience and has 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams and/or projects.
- Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
- Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret Mechanical and Electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Experience working with a Multi-Disciplinary team.
- Experience working with Thermal, Pressure, Acceleration, and Vibration test equipment.
Preferred Qualifications. The following skills/abilities are desired:
- Knowledge of Matlab
- Knowledge of test procedure development
- Knowledge of post data processing
- Knowledge of NI Software
- Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of HGB
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Other Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have experience in electronics/avionics/environmental testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.
Security Requirements:
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
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Original Posting:
March 25, 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.
