{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"072b197b53fb1bc6a129e9ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/072b197b53fb1bc6a129e9ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/072b197b53fb1bc6a129e9ff","title":"Solid Rocket Propulsion SME","description":"Description\n\nLEIDOS currently has an opening for a Senior Solid Rocket Propulsion SME working on-site at a customer location in Northern Virginia. This position is part of a team of Subject Matter Experts providing analytic expertise in the area of launch vehicle and missile analyses, satellite technology and C4ISR. The ideal candidate would have industrial experience the design, development, testing and deployment of solid propellant rocket motors.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities.\n\nSuccessful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of solid propellant rocket motors. Must will work well in team environments and will be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization on a daily basis.\n\nConduct analyses on solid propulsion components of ballistic missile systems to assess capabilities. Advise and support government customer’s analyses on materials, equipment, and infrastructure associated with ballistic missile proliferation and production.\n\nMust have the ability to teach courses on solid propellant rocket fundamentals, modeling, and manufacturing requirements. Familiarity with propellant formulations, modeling formulations, and modeling motor performance. Experience with solid propellant rocket engine manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures, and testing.\n\nMust be willing to work with junior colleagues to mentor them.\n\nBasic Qualifications.\n\nThe position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of experience or a Master's Degree and 13+ years experience. At least 12+ years related to solid rocket propellants is required.\n\nMust possess at least a Secret security clearance (higher preferred) and have the ability to be able to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.\n\nMust have a valid US passport.\n\n Preferred Qualifications.\n\nKnowledge of foreign solid propellant motor technology\n\nPropellant experience with military systems\n\nAn advanced degree is preferred; background in Organic Chemistry a plus.\n\nPreferred current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.\n\n15-20 years of experience a plus.\n\n#MSBA\n\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 10, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00\n\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.","company":"Leidos","rawCompany":"leidos","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-12T07:53:19.755Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"55-1014.00","title":"Artillery and Missile Officers","slug":"artillery-and-missile-officers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solid Rocket Propulsion SME","description":"Description\n\nLEIDOS currently has an opening for a Senior Solid Rocket Propulsion SME working on-site at a customer location in Northern Virginia. This position is part of a team of Subject Matter Experts providing analytic expertise in the area of launch vehicle and missile analyses, satellite technology and C4ISR. The ideal candidate would have industrial experience the design, development, testing and deployment of solid propellant rocket motors.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities.\n\nSuccessful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of solid propellant rocket motors. Must will work well in team environments and will be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidates will be expected to effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization on a daily basis.\n\nConduct analyses on solid propulsion components of ballistic missile systems to assess capabilities. Advise and support government customer’s analyses on materials, equipment, and infrastructure associated with ballistic missile proliferation and production.\n\nMust have the ability to teach courses on solid propellant rocket fundamentals, modeling, and manufacturing requirements. Familiarity with propellant formulations, modeling formulations, and modeling motor performance. Experience with solid propellant rocket engine manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures, and testing.\n\nMust be willing to work with junior colleagues to mentor them.\n\nBasic Qualifications.\n\nThe position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of experience or a Master's Degree and 13+ years experience. At least 12+ years related to solid rocket propellants is required.\n\nMust possess at least a Secret security clearance (higher preferred) and have the ability to be able to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.\n\nMust have a valid US passport.\n\n Preferred Qualifications.\n\nKnowledge of foreign solid propellant motor technology\n\nPropellant experience with military systems\n\nAn advanced degree is preferred; background in Organic Chemistry a plus.\n\nPreferred current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.\n\n15-20 years of experience a plus.\n\n#MSBA\n\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 10, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00\n\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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