Senior Maritime OT&E Engineer — Fleet Testing & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer for the Undersea Systems Division to support at a customer site in San Diego, CA. The role involves translating operational needs into feasible test plans and coordinating with engineers, fleet personnel, and government stakeholders, with travel to support overseas activities.

Candidates should have a strong background in systems engineering, naval/maritime engineering, and at least 10 years in related fields.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex maritime, naval, shipboard, submarine, underwater, or other defense systems.
• Experience working with engineers, operators, fleet personnel, government customers, or military stakeholders to address operational requirements and technical issues.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or executing test and evaluation plans, test procedures, technical assessments, operational evaluations, or related engineering documentation.
• Experience analyzing technical or operational data and communicating findings through written products, briefings, and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment with senior government, military, and technical personnel.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel several times per year.
• Ability to support periods of increased operational activity, including exercises, demonstrations, assessments, and field events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

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.
• Engage with engineers, operators, and fleet representatives to understand operational needs, assess technical feasibility, and identify achievable solutions.
• Translate operational requirements and mission objectives into engineering, testing, integration, and demonstration activities.
• Support the planning, execution, assessment, and reporting of system-level test and evaluation events.
• Apply systems engineering and operational knowledge to evaluate system performance, operational suitability, safety, mission effectiveness, and technical risks.
• Coordinate with customer representatives and other stakeholders to develop technical recommendations and responses to mission needs.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, decision presentations, status updates, and recommendations to senior military and government leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval engineering

Test and evaluation

Communication with stakeholders

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or related discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer for the Undersea Systems Division to support at a customer site in San Diego, CA. The role involves translating operational needs into feasible test plans and coordinating with engineers, fleet personnel, and government stakeholders, with travel to support overseas activities.

Candidates should have a strong background in systems engineering, naval/maritime engineering, and at least 10 years in related fields.