Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to support aircraft survivability programs. This is a fully funded, immediate-fill position, based in the Chantilly, VA area.

The candidate will advise on research, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of survivability systems and manage a portfolio with attention to schedule, cost, and performance.

Qualifications

• Current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. No exceptions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 12-15 years of specialized experience in engineering and program management within the government or military aviation industry.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and budget cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment and build partnerships across the enterprise.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of aircraft survivability systems.
• Support management of a portfolio of programs, including monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.
• Analyze technical alternatives and support risk-management activities.
• Review program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans and support development of future-year budget requests.
• Support range testing of aircraft survivability equipment.
• Support logistics and lifecycle management of survivability equipment, including tracking installations, monitoring purchases and deliveries, ensuring property tracking, and coordinating hardware movements.
• Develop strategies and plans leveraging emerging technologies and CONOPS to enhance aircraft survivability.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph

Program management experience

Government/military aviation knowledge

Ability to work with limited oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to support aircraft survivability programs. This is a fully funded, immediate-fill position.

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this position. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Candidates who do not currently hold the required TS/SCI with Polygraph will not be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of aircraft survivability systems.
• Support management of a portfolio of programs, including monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.
• Analyze technical alternatives and support risk-management activities.
• Review program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans and support development of future-year budget requests.
• Support range testing of aircraft survivability equipment.
• Support logistics and lifecycle management of survivability equipment, including:
  • Tracking equipment installations on aircraft platforms.
  • Monitoring equipment purchases and deliveries against operator need dates.
  • Ensuring property tracking and accounting systems are updated as equipment is procured, repaired, or retired.
  • Planning and executing the movement of hardware and personnel in support of operations.
• Develop strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to enhance aircraft survivability.

Basic Qualifications

• Current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. No exceptions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 12-15 years of specialized experience in engineering and program management within the government or military aviation industry.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and budget cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment and build partnerships across the enterprise.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of aircraft survivability systems.
• Experience participating in or directing airborne range testing.
• PMP certification and/or programmatic experience managing contractors or subcontractors.

Additional Information

Position is contingent upon successful clearance crossover and customer meet-and-greet.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.