FTAP Missile Launcher Chief Engineer

Job overview

The FTAP Missile Launcher Chief Engineer is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL, within the Leidos Defense Systems Mechanical Design & Analysis Department. Compensation for this position ranges from $131,300 to $237,350 per year. This role leads the technical execution for missile launcher development within the US Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) portfolio. The Chief Engineer provides technical authority across product lifecycles, ensuring design integrity and performance while balancing production needs with long-term technology advancement.

What you'll do

• Lead technical execution
• ensure design integrity
• communicate progress to stakeholders
• provide technical oversight to subsystem leads
• mentor technical staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

huntsville al

leidos

chief engineer

missile launcher

defense

mechanical engineering

aerospace

leadership

$131k-$237k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires 12+ years of mechanical/aerospace engineering experience; travel required.

About the employer

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