CUAS Engineering Technologist

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a CUAS Engineering Technologist, where you will lead software engineering teams to enhance command and control systems. This mid-senior level role offers an opportunity to make significant contributions in a collaborative environment focused on defense solutions. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on data management and engineering support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience related to software development and military C2 systems.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand the collection and evaluation of data to generate actionable insights.
• Provide technical support and expertise to teams on project implementation and maintenance.
• Create reports to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Collection Methods

Document Management

Engineering Support

Quality Control

Report Writing

Testing Operations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$67,600.00/yr - $122,200.00/yr

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems Business Area is seeking a talented CUAS Engineering Technologist to join our growing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) team in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role will lead multiple software engineering teams that are working to build a CUAS command and control (C2) system.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

• Data Analysis-Understanding the collection, processing, and evaluation of data to generate actionable insights
• Data Collection Methods Gathering and organizing relevant information to inform decision-making processes
• Document Management Organizing, storing, and retrieving documents and records to support business operations and compliance requirements.
• Engineering Support Providing assistance and expertise to technical teams and personnel in the development, implementation, and maintenance of projects or systems.
• Quality Control (QC) Monitoring and inspecting products, processes, or services to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Report Writing Creating clear, concise, and informative reports to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Testing Operations Conducting assessments and evaluations of products, systems, or processes to verify performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshooting Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise within a complex system or network infrastructure.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience related to software development and military C2 systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% including the potential for OCONUS travel.
• Ability to review requirements, comprehend need, and solution capabilities that satisfy customer requirements.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, forward thinking, and innovation-driven environment.
• Experience with simulations and radar or other sensor systems
• Must possess or be able to obtain an maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must be a US Citizen and a resident of the Lawton, Oklahoma area or willing to relocate
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Writing Experience
• Hands on experience with integrated air and missile defense or counter-air C2 systems
• Previous people leadership and mentoring experience
  
  

Original Posting

June 4, 2025

For 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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