Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Expert

Description

Leidos is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Expert to support a vital customer initiative. Join a highly skilled team delivering analytic expertise in launch vehicle and missile systems, satellite technology, and C4ISR.

We are seeking a candidate who boasts substantial experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of aerospace systems, including aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and missiles. If you possess not only deep technical knowledge but also the ability to advise, mentor, and engage effectively with senior government stakeholders, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities
The Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Expert will:

• Exhibit expertise in aerospace manufacturing methods, materials, and tooling, especially in ballistic missile production.

• Collaborate in team settings while maintaining the independence to operate with minimal supervision.

• Provide strategic advice and support to government clients regarding materials, equipment, and infrastructure tied to ballistic missile production.

• Deliver high-quality training and specialized courses on Missile Materials and Machine Tools.

• Leverage hands-on experience in missile and/or rocket engine manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures, and testing.

• Mentor junior team members, fostering their technical and professional growth.

• Be prepared to travel as needed; a valid U.S. passport is essential.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, or a related field with 15+ years of professional experience in aerospace manufacturing; 13+ years of experience required with a Master's Degree.

• Possess at least a secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.

• 15-20 years of hands-on experience in aerospace or missile manufacturing.

• Familiarity with foreign ballistic missile systems is a plus.

• Experience with U.S. military aerospace systems.

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph is preferred.

At Leidos, we seek individuals who do not just conform, but actively shape and redefine their roles. This is an opportunity for innovators who are driven by curiosity and the desire to take initiative. If you are the kind of person who plans for the future while understanding the present, you will thrive with us.

Original Posting: September 8, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an expected closing date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $134,550.00 - $243,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors influencing offers include the responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data and applicable laws.