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Hypersonics Metrology Engineer

Leidos


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 87100 - 157450
Posted: 20 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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.

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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Hypersonic Systems Assembly Integration and Test Engineer to join our team supporting the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) Flight Test Program as part of the Hypersonics Systems Division.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!

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Leidos isseekinga highly skilled and detail-orientedMechanical Engineer / Metrology Engineerto support the development of a Thermal Protection System (TPS) as part of the nations leading Hypersonic Production Program. This program is conducted within the Leidos Defense Systems Advanced Materials Department. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos provides responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GOM/Zeiss optical scanning systems and a strong background in blue light scanning photogrammetry and digital assembly creation. This role requiresexpertisein GD&T manufacturing processes and the ability to develop and implement inspection workflows and integration processes for complex mechanical assemblies.

Primary Responsibilities.

  • Developing metrology workflows
  • Designing tooling and fixtures
  • Supporting manufacturing processes in high-precision environments
  • Generating templates for part inspection and live tracking.
  • Performing blue light scanning operations as needed

Basic Qualifications.

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering orequivalent work experiencewith 4 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 6 years of prior relevant experience intheoptical metrology blue light scanningandphotogrammetryof hardware.
  • Hands-on experience with GOM/Zeiss optical scanning systems (e.g. ATOS)
  • Proficiencyin processing 3D data and creating digital assemblies
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
  • Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
  • Manufacturing environment experience with precision metrology and production support

Preferred Qualifications.

  • Active security clearance at SECRET or above (preferred)
  • Experience in hypersonic or aerospace manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency GOM/Zeiss inspect
  • Experience developing automation scan routines and robotic scanning workflows
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret high-resolution 3D data
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to present findings to customers and upper management
  • Ability to thrive in high-stress dynamic and fast-paced environments
  • Experience in an AS9100 production environment

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
August 18 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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