Chief Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Chief Engineer to lead a large, national-software and system engineering program. You will ensure the technical integrity and deliverables, and guide cross-discipline integration across Agile teams.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 20+ years in systems/software engineering, and expertise in SIGINT/CNO environments, cloud architectures, and large-scale agile programs. You will mentor staff and interact with government leaders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of systems/software engineering experience.
• Experience with SIGINT/CNO environments and sensor enterprise.
• Experience leading large-scale Agile development programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity, quality, and completeness of technical work and deliverables.
• Lead cross-discipline integration among Agile teams.
• Apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interact with Government on engineering considerations and issues.
• Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Mentor mid-level and junior staff.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile development

Leadership

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Cloud architectures

Job description

Description

The Intelligence Sector is hiring for a Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution on a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering and integration program. As the prime contractor, Leidos will drive performance optimization in achieving mission outcomes through efficient prosecution of the customer’s product backlog and roadmap.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and completeness of technical work performed and associated deliverables.
• Implement and lead cross-discipline integration among Agile development teams within the contract fostering a culture of innovation.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems lifecycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interact with the Government regarding Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
• Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Mentor mid-level and junior staff.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years’ systems/software engineering experience within programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Must have extensive experience and understanding of Agency's SIGINT/CNO environments, sensor enterprise, and tasking systems.
• Must have expertise leading, architecting, and executing large-scale Agile development programs.

Favorable if you have:

• Master’s Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
• Experience implementing solutions within cloud‑based architectures.

Pay Range

$154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. When you join Leidos, you’ll receive a compensation package that reflects 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All 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.