Senior Naval Systems Engineer - T&E & Fleet Support

Leidos Inc

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 195,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos in San Diego, CA seeks a Naval Systems Engineer to support naval systems integration, test and evaluation, and fleet activities at a customer site. The role requires translating operational needs into feasible technical solutions, coordinating with military and government stakeholders, and frequent travel, including international assignments.

You will serve as a senior technical interface, deliver briefings, develop test plans, and participate in fleet

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, naval engineering, 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.
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.
Develop, review, and execute test plans, test procedures, evaluation criteria, data-collection plans, and test reports.
Analyze test results, operational data, and field observations to identify deficiencies, limitations, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues and develop practical courses of action.
Travel extensively in support of domestic and international test and evaluation activities.