Senior Project Engineer

Leidos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead significant engineering projects in the National Security Sector. This role requires extensive project management experience, particularly in systems engineering and development. You will oversee project execution, manage resources, and ensure compliance with DoD policies. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering innovative solutions and making a meaningful impact in defense and intelligence. If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in systems engineering and development.
• Active TS clearance required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major engineering projects and tasks.
• Interface with DoD representatives and manage project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Systems Engineering

Integration

Development

Federal Government Experience

DoD Policies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$89,700.00/yr - $162,150.00/yr

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The National Security Sector technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior Project Engineer supporting the STATS program at Tampa, Florida. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include

The Senior Project Engineer will be a Key Personnel supporting a DEVCOM C5ISR customer to serve as a project lead and engineer and be responsible for providing oversight and guidance to a variety of major engineering tasks and projects under the TO, including Systems Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS) tasks and projects. The Senior Project Engineer shall serve as an interface and POC with the DoD TPOC and other Government representatives at the technical and project level. The Senior Project Engineer shall support major project operations by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, and monitoring and reporting progress. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage acquisition and employment of the major project resources. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage and control financial, technical, and administrative aspects of the major projects with respect to contract requirements at the project level.

Clearance Required

• Must possess an active TS clearance and be SCI-eligible at the time of proposal submission.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and 10 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a minimum of 10 years’ recent Federal Government project management experience, specializing in the planning and management of multiple projects in systems engineering, development, assessments, integration, and sustainment.
• Must possess 3 years of experience with DoD policies pertaining to program management and fiscal planning.
• Must possess an active TS clearance and be SCI-eligible at the time of proposal submission.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution in one or more of the following disciplines: engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related project management field.
• Active PMI Project Management Professional certification, FAC P/PM, or DAWIA Program Management certification.
  
  

Original Posting

April 23, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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