Lead Undersea Solution Architect

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Undersea Solution Architect to guide innovation in the Undersea Systems Division, driving advances in remote vehicles, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions for defense missions.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape the system architecture, and work with government customers to deliver complex, mission-critical capabilities across global maritime environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline.
• 10+ years of total experience in relevant fields.
• Strong technical focus with ability to lead teams and collaborate with government customers, staff, and management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• History of contribution to successful capture of competitive US DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy for design, development, and integration of Undersea Systems within the division.
• Support technical performance and delivery across the program execution team.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for undersea proposals, architecture, interfaces and integration plans.
• Lead design reviews, trade studies, risk development/mitigation, and technical decision‑making for undersea systems.
• Collaborate with teammates and subcontractors to develop undersea systems.
• Engage with customers on strategy and technology innovation to meet needs.
• Coordinate with Maritime leads, Portfolio Managers, and customers on wide-ranging system needs.

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline

PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Undersea Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge technology innovation within the Undersea Systems Division (USD) . This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in remote vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions.

You'll support a multidisciplinary project team developing advanced maritime technologies, proposing on contracts, and developing solutions for the most challenging problems our customers face.

Leidos' Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies , delivering innovative, mission‑critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms to military and commercial customers throughout the world. We're known for achieving "industry firsts" in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world‑class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact : Your work will directly support maritime dominance and national security.

Lead Innovation : Be at the forefront of architecting, developing, and applying cutting‑edge innovative technology to real‑world maritime systems.

Work with Experts : Collaborate with a top‑tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S supporting US, international, and commercial customers.

Shape the Future : Influence and lead both the strategic and tactical direction of next‑generation undersea technologies.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical strategy for the design, development, and integration of the Undersea Systems Division.
• Support technical performance and delivery of undersea systems across the entire Division, supporting the program execution team to ensure alignment with program requirements and milestones.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for undersea proposals including development of the overall system architecture, interfaces, and integration plans.
• Lead design reviews, trade studies, risk development and mitigation, and technical decision‑making processes for undersea systems.
• Solution with teammates and subcontractors in the development of undersea systems.
• Support customer engagement, strategy, and technology innovation to meet their needs.
• Integrate across the Business Area with leads throughout Maritime, Division Managers, Portfolio Managers, and customers to develop solutions of a wide variety of integrated system needs.
• Support technical undersea conferences, engagements, and meetings throughout the world.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline.
• 10+ years' total experience.
• Strong technical focus, ability to support team leadership, and establish strong, collaborative working relationships with government customers, technical staff, senior managers, and peers.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• History of contribution to the successful capture of competitive US DoD contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline.
• Experience in the US Navy programs, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Experience with offshore or at‑sea test operations.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex engineering efforts.

Original Posting: November 5, 2026

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 $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.