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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2) Program. In this role, you will help develop the Army’s newest mobile, ground‑based air defense system, using Creo CAD and Windchill PLM to create designs and work with production to transition them into hardware. You may also support hardware integration, installation, and testing.
You’ll join a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced environment with unique technical challenges and strong opportunities for growth. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
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Primary Responsibilities
Contribute to engineering activities for the IFPC Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT), including technical execution, engineering deliverables, and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain engineering plans and schedules, manage technical risks, and coordinate deliverables to support program objectives.
Ensure complete and accurate definition of mechanical assembly components, subsystems, and ground support equipment within the Technical Data Package (TDP).
Lead technical peer reviews and drive resolution of complex engineering issues.
Serve as a primary technical interface with the design agent and Industry IPT, coordinating technical activities and driving alignment on engineering decisions and issue resolution.
Work with the design agent to incorporate design changes that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and liaison engineering to resolve production bottlenecks, improve processes, and support hardware delivery.
Coordinate with supplier program managers to ensure timely hardware delivery, resolve technical issues, and support supplier producibility improvements.
Provide technical oversight of nonconforming hardware dispositions within established MRB authority and support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
Lead the Failure Review Board (FRB) process to resolve technical issues.
Identify, assess, and communicate program risks and improvement opportunities to the Risk and Opportunity (RIO) Board.
Serve as a senior technical representative to the customer, providing program status updates and communicating engineering and manufacturing activities.
Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance across the IPT.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree and 10 years' experience.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) responsible for complex mechanical subsystem design, development, integration, or production.
Experience planning and…