Senior Lead Engineer - Maritime Systems & Autonomy

Realtor.pm; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, based in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Engineer to direct cutting‑edge maritime technology programs, spanning underwater vehicle systems, sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions for Navy missions. You will lead a multidisciplinary team from prototype to deployment in a dynamic defense environment.

The role emphasizes technical rigor, system engineering, and mentorship of engineers, with a competitive pay range and a strong focus on national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience with integrated electro‑mechanical systems.
• 4+ years in leading cross‑functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross‑disciplinary engineering leadership to deliver an operational system.
• Lead and mentor matrixed teams through the full product lifecycle.

Skills

Engineering degree

Autonomous systems

Leadership experience

US Citizenship

Education

Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Computer Science

Physics

Math

Job description

Leidos, based in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Engineer to direct cutting‑edge maritime technology programs, spanning underwater vehicle systems, sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions for Navy missions. You will lead a multidisciplinary team from prototype to deployment in a dynamic defense environment.

The role emphasizes technical rigor, system engineering, and mentorship of engineers, with a competitive pay range and a strong focus on national security missions.