Aerospace Manufacturing SME (Falls Church)

Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Leidos has an exciting opening for a Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a customer on-site in Northern Virginia. This position is part of a highly skilled team of SMEs providing analytic expertise in launch vehicle and missile systems, satellite technology, and C4ISR. The ideal candidate will bring extensive industrial experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of aerospace systems, including aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and missiles. This role requires both deep technical knowledge and the ability to advise, mentor, and engage with senior government stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in aerospace manufacturing methods, materials, and tooling, with specific expertise in ballistic missile production.
• Collaborate effectively in team environments while maintaining the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide expert advice and support to government customers on materials, equipment, and infrastructure related to ballistic missile proliferation and production.
• Deliver training and teach specialized courses on Missile Materials and Machine Tools.
• Apply hands-on experience with missile and / or rocket engine manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures, and testing.
• Mentor junior colleagues, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Maintain the ability to travel as needed; a valid U.S. passport is required.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At Leidos, we don't want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, what's next? before the dust settles on what's now. If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. You'll fit right in.