Lead Systems Engineer - Directed Energy Integration

Leidos; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Sector - Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for Integration and Test. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians in the integration, test, demonstration, and deployment of large Directed Energy Systems.

The role requires coordinating hardware/software integration in secure environments, mentoring staff, and delivering detailed verification documentation. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of professional experience; or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience integrating hardware.
• Experience coordinating schedules with subcontractors and USG partners.
• Current DoD Secret clearance with ability to move to Top Secret.
• Experience leading and directing activities of a team.
• Experience with workload, staffing, and personnel management.
• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers.
• Experience with complex, large systems.
• Experience with conducting technical reviews with a government agency / customer.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of engineers and technicians for integration, test, demonstration, and deployment of large Directed Energy Systems.
• Coordinate with systems engineering to design tests and develop verification reports.
• Analyze integration and test results and document root causes for resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers for career growth and opportunities.
• Track execution status and generate detailed reports and presentation packages for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Workload management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

CAMEO for MBSE

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Sector - Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for Integration and Test. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians in the integration, test, demonstration, and deployment of large Directed Energy Systems.

The role requires coordinating hardware/software integration in secure environments, mentoring staff, and delivering detailed verification documentation. Travel up to 10% may be required.