Maritime Systems Engineer & Onsite Tech Program Lead

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos in San Diego seeks a Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Program Lead to apply systems engineering, naval operations, test and evaluation, and program-management expertise to large-scale maritime missions.

You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering activities, serve as the onsite senior technical representative, coordinate with government and military stakeholders, and drive delivery of program commitments and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical, ocean, electrical engineering, project management, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, maritime operations, or related fields.
• Experience working with customers and government/military stakeholders on technical requirements.
• Experience leading across multiple disciplines or organizations.
• Experience with program execution, scheduling, deliverables, risks, issues, and reporting.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overseas.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite senior technical representative for Leidos at the customer site in San Diego.
• Coordinate program planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery of program commitments.
• Lead engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines and stakeholder organizations.
• Translate customer operational needs into technically sound engineering approaches and requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, program-status updates, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval operations

Program management

Leadership

Customer liaison

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

Linux

Job description

The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos in San Diego seeks a Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Program Lead to apply systems engineering, naval operations, test and evaluation, and program-management expertise to large-scale maritime missions.

You will lead cross-disciplinary engineering activities, serve as the onsite senior technical representative, coordinate with government and military stakeholders, and drive delivery of program commitments and technical reviews.