Senior Naval Systems Engineer: Maritime Testing & Integration

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Naval Systems Engineer to serve at a customer site in San Diego, CA. You will apply advanced naval engineering and test-and-evaluation expertise to support fleet activities and critical maritime missions.

The role functions as a senior technical interface among engineers, fleet personnel, and government leadership, translating operational needs into feasible solutions and coordinating across multiple commands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, test and evaluation, maritime operations, fleet support, or related field.
• Experience supporting complex maritime, naval, shipboard, submarine, or defense systems.
• Experience working with engineers, operators, fleet personnel, government customers, or military stakeholders.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or executing test and evaluation plans, procedures, or related 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 to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel several times per year.
• Ability to support periods of increased operational activity, including exercises 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 assessments.
• Serve as technical representative at the customer site in San Diego, coordinating with engineering and fleet personnel.
• Translate operational needs into feasible engineering and testing activities.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, presentations, and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans, procedures, and data collection plans.
• Analyze results to identify deficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop technical recommendations and responses to mission needs.
• Provide technical support during surge periods and overseas deployments.

Skills

Travel willingness

Security clearance eligibility

Stakeholder communication

Systems engineering

Test and evaluation

Operational planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technical briefing

Mission-focused decision making

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Naval Systems Engineer to serve at a customer site in San Diego, CA. You will apply advanced naval engineering and test-and-evaluation expertise to support fleet activities and critical maritime missions.

The role functions as a senior technical interface among engineers, fleet personnel, and government leadership, translating operational needs into feasible solutions and coordinating across multiple commands.