Pioneering Undersea Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Undersea Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge technology innovation within the Undersea Systems Division. This role drives maritime sensor and ISR solutions for defense and national security missions and supports multidisciplinary teams on complex contracts.

You will shape system architecture, guide design reviews, and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal leads to deliver integrated undersea capabilities across mission areas.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Undersea Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge technology innovation within the Undersea Systems Division. This role drives maritime sensor and ISR solutions for defense and national security missions and supports multidisciplinary teams on complex contracts.

You will shape system architecture, guide design reviews, and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal leads to deliver integrated undersea capabilities across mission areas.