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Hypersonics Design Engineer

LeidosHuntsville, Alabama

$107,900 - $195,050 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$107,900-$195,050/year

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is seeking a talented Hypersonics Design Engineer to support multiple projects as part of the Advanced Materials Department.

Primary Responsibilities

  • The Hypersonics Design Engineer will work alongside other design engineers, structural analysis engineers, program management, and customers to oversee design and analysis of structures and mechanisms related to hypersonic vehicles.
  • The position will within a program team to manage the design and release of production-ready drawings of hypersonic vehicle structures, mechanisms, parts, subassemblies, and full system assemblies.
  • Focus will be placed on engineering design and analysis for fabrication; integration of prototypes; development of components; and special test equipment.

Basic Qualifications (required)

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 8 years experience.  
  • Design and Drafting – Proficient in industry CAD softwares (CREO, SolidWorks) for both 3D modeling and 2D drawings
  • Tolerancing – Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T, per ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack analysis
  • Design for Manufacturing and Inspection – Understanding of how tolerancing affects part manufacturing and inspection
  • Standards – Familiarity with ASME and ASTM material standards, MIL standards
  • TDPs – Experience contributing to TDPs according to MIL-STD-31000
  • Experience working within a product lifecycle management tool (Windchill)
  • Ability to coordinate tasking for a team of engineers, given general direction from program management.
  • Ability to manage schedule and budgets for their team’s scope of work.
  • Candidate must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Structural, thermal, or aero analytical experience
  • Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration.
  • Experience working in a classified design/manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is strongly preferred.

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:

February 25, 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.

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FAQs About Hypersonics Design Engineer Jobs at Leidos

What is the work location for this position at Leidos?
This job at Leidos is located in Huntsville, Alabama, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Leidos?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $107,900 and $195,050 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Leidos?
Leidos lists this role as a Full-time position.
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