Senior Maritime Systems Engineer - Test & Evaluation

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Test and Evaluation to support maritime programs at a customer site in San Diego, CA. The role requires translating operational needs into engineering, testing, and evaluation activities for naval systems and fleet operations.

The candidate will coordinate across engineering, fleet personnel, and government stakeholders, develop test plans, and deliver technical briefings to senior leadership. Travel, including international assignments, is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible systems engineering experience in maritime environments.
• Experience with naval, shipboard, submarine, or defense systems.
• Experience addressing operational requirements and technical issues with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or executing test and evaluation plans and related documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for briefings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support test and evaluation activities for maritime systems and fleet operations.
• Serve as a technical representative at the San Diego customer site.
• Translate operational needs into feasible engineering and testing activities.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and evaluation criteria.
• Analyze test results and propose improvements.
• Coordinate with engineers, operations, PMs, and government stakeholders.
• Deliver technical briefings to senior leadership.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval engineering

Test & evaluation

Maritime operations

Fleet support

Technical documentation

Operational briefing

Travel readiness

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Test and Evaluation to support maritime programs at a customer site in San Diego, CA. The role requires translating operational needs into engineering, testing, and evaluation activities for naval systems and fleet operations.

The candidate will coordinate across engineering, fleet personnel, and government stakeholders, develop test plans, and deliver technical briefings to senior leadership. Travel, including international assignments, is expected.