Payload Production Project Engineer

Job overview

The Payload Production Project Engineer role is an onsite position based in Huntsville, AL, with a salary range of $87,100 to $157,450 per year. This role supports the Space Systems Business Area. The role exists to serve as the communication link between program leadership and the manufacturing team for infrared sensor payloads. It contributes to the mission by ensuring accurate visibility into hardware status and production impacts for the Space Development Agency.

What you'll do

• Provide daily hardware status updates.
• Maintain awareness of flight hardware location and build status.
• Monitor production flow and identify schedule impacts.
• Coordinate engineering direction and configuration updates.
• Support critical test events and Pre-Ship Reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

huntsville al

leidos

project engineering

space systems

production

dod

secret clearance

hardware

$87k-$157k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement

Why this role

Supports Space Development Agency missile warning architecture; requires Secret clearance.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.