Airdrop Project Lead

Position:Airdrop Project Lead
Location: Natick, MA (Remote/Telework – Available)

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The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an Airdrop Project Lead to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) in Natick, MA. In this role, you will serve as the Airdrop team’s primary logistics coordinator, working within a small, multidisciplinary government engineering team of aerospace and mechanical engineers and aerial delivery equipment specialists.

About the Role

As the Airdrop Project Lead, you will bring deep technical expertise in personnel and cargo aerial delivery, precision airdrop, parachute systems, and special operations aviation support. The ideal candidate has a proven record of leading multi-region programs, advising senior commands, standing up new airdrop capabilities, and delivering significant cost avoidance, all while maintaining operations that meet or exceed DoD safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply aerial delivery rigging expertise to support engineering assessments of aerial delivery items, test airdrop hardware, and develop airdrop and helicopter sling load rigging procedures.
• Inspect aerial delivery equipment during first article and production lot inspections at manufacturer or government facilities. This includes visually inspecting components of sampled systems (e.g., 12 personnel parachute systems), measuring specified features, documenting findings on government-provided inspection sheets to verify compliance with the Technical Data Package (TDP), and presenting results to the lead Government representative.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with fielded helicopter sling load equipment and personnel and cargo parachute systems, conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
• Complete technical reviews of drawing packages, specifications, and technical and field manuals within 30 days, submitting them to the Government for review and approval.
• Participate in parachute and airdrop equipment design reviews.
• Advise command and industry partners on personnel and cargo airdrop procedures, equipment configuration, and special operations aviation integration.
• Provide technical oversight of parachute systems, load inspection, precision airdrop, and safety compliance for high-risk special operations missions.
• Serve as a subject matter advisor on parachute rigging, airborne operations, and specialized equipment programs.
• Own entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas, driving day-to-day objectives that have a major impact on the program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years directly related airdrop experience (additional experience/training/certifications may substitute for a degree)
• 5+ years of program and logistics management experience
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Strong ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, based on program needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified FAA Parachute Rigger
• Military experience
• Experience with aerial delivery operations, training, and mission readiness
• Knowledge of parachute systems, load inspection, precision airdrop, and safety compliance for high-risk special operations missions.

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