Chief Engineer, AEGIS — Lead Enterprise IT Modernization

Leidos Inc

Edwards (CA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 278,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead engineering strategy and execution across all AE GIS technologies. The position supports NASA and Leidos stakeholders from a centralized technology roadmap, aligning modernization initiatives with agency objectives.

The candidate will guide a large engineering team, oversee governance, and drive deployment of new tools and services to advance enterprise IT for mission support at NASA facilities in Huntsville, AL and Cape Canaveral, FL.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience leading large engineering teams in IT environments.
Experience executing development programs in an agile environment.
Strong budgeting, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering across all AEGIS technologies including data centers, cloud, networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and collaboration services.
Build relationships with senior NASA and Leidos leadership to align with agency priorities.
Translate objectives into actionable engineering priorities, plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Develop and maintain the technology roadmap to support forward schedule planning for enterprise services.
Ensure engineering coordination across networks, data centers, cloud, cybersecurity, and voice/video.