Senior Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Engineer in the Defense Sector to deliver naval engineering analysis, systems upgrades, and FMS-related support for Navy programs. You will supervise shipboard modernization, perform technical reviews, and coordinate with NAVSEA, shipyards, and OEMs.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering with 5+ years in naval systems, a Bachelor’s degree, strong technical writing, and the ability to travel internationally. Active Secret clearance is required; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Eight (8)+ years of engineering experience, including at least five (5) years in naval engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in management of schedules for large, complex projects.
• Experience managing logistics for geographically dispersed or OCONUS environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical and information organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on vessels.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Preferred: PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering support for Navy ship, submarine, and combat systems modernization and integration.
• Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, and problem resolution for shipboard requirements.
• Develop and evaluate engineering plans, drawings, procedures, and technical data for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with NAVSEA, NSWC, yards, ship force, OEMs, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight for shipboard installation, testing, and modernization activities.
• Identify root causes and develop cost- and schedule-conscious engineering solutions.
• Support government technical meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Naval engineering

Engineering analysis

Technical writing

Travel internationally

Independent work

Clearance: Secret

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Defense Sector is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer within the Maritime Readiness Division. The candidate will be responsible for Naval Engineering analysis and technical support for a Foreign Military Sales Navy program conducting systems upgrades, sustainment, systems integration support, training, and other efforts related to the transfer and acquisition, operation, and maintenance of naval systems and vessels. The Senior Engineer will ensure engineering solutions and technical products are accurate, compliant, supportable, and aligned with program objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering support for Navy FOTS ship, submarine, and combat systems modernization, integration, installation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Perform engineering analysis, design review, technical evaluation, and problem resolution in support of program and shipboard requirements.
• Develop, review, and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, drawings, technical data, procedures, and other engineering products for technical accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities with NAVSEA, NSWC activities, planning yards, shipyards, ship’s force, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), contractors, subcontractors, and other technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight and support for shipboard installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, modernization, and repair activities.
• Analyze technical issues, determine root causes, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommended engineering solutions to minimize cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
• Assess engineering impacts associated with system modifications, configuration changes, equipment replacement, and modernization requirements.
• Support technical reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, waterfront planning meetings, and other Government/customer technical meetings.
• Coordinate engineering requirements and dependencies across program management, logistics, production, installation, testing, and waterfront teams.
• Monitor engineering activities, technical milestones, deliverables, risks, and action items and communicate potential impacts to program leadership.
• Prepare and present engineering analyses, technical reports, briefings, recommendations, and other Government-facing technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and technical personnel supporting assigned program activities.
• Support engineering activities associated with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements and coordination with U.S. Government and international stakeholders, as applicable.
• Ensure engineering products comply with applicable shipyard, local, state, national, and Navy, safety, environmental, security, quality, technical, and contractual requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Eight (8)+ years of engineering experience is required, including at least five (5) years of specific naval engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree Experience is required in management of schedules for large and complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing logistics for geographically dispersed and/or OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) operating environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, and information organization skills, with the ability to communicate complex, technical tasks clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently, manage rapidly changing priorities, and effectively support cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in maritime, industrial, or forward-deployed environments, including visits onboard vessels in port.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales programs.
• Current PMP Certification is a plus.

Original Posting: November 3, 2026

Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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