Senior Maritime OT&E Engineer: Fleet Testing & Integration

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer to support maritime systems from a San Diego site. You will bridge engineering teams with fleet personnel and government stakeholders, turning operational needs into practical test and evaluation plans.

The role requires extensive travel, including overseas, and the ability to brief senior leadership. A strong background in naval or ocean engineering and T&E is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, test and evaluation, maritime operations, fleet support, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience working with engineers, operators, fleet personnel, government customers, or military stakeholders to address operational requirements and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support test and evaluation activities for maritime systems, fleet operations, exercises, demonstrations, and operational assessments.
• Serve as a technical representative at the customer site in San Diego, coordinating with engineering organizations, fleet personnel, program teams, and operational commands.
• Translate operational requirements and mission objectives into engineering, testing, integration, and demonstration activities.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, decision presentations, status updates, and recommendations to senior military and government leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval engineering

Test & evaluation

Operational planning

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer to support maritime systems from a San Diego site. You will bridge engineering teams with fleet personnel and government stakeholders, turning operational needs into practical test and evaluation plans.

The role requires extensive travel, including overseas, and the ability to brief senior leadership. A strong background in naval or ocean engineering and T&E is essential.