Senior Sonar TDA SME — Undersea Warfare & ASW

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos is seeking an experienced ASW systems expert to design, test, and deliver advanced sonar TDAs and related tools for naval operations. You will serve as the primary SME for the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System and contribute to cross‑functional teams to ensure tactical realism and operational relevance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with fleet users, government customers, and engineers, with travel up to 25% and the potential to influence undersea warfare capabilities and

Formación

• 12+ years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory.
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, acoustics, oceanography, or engineering and 10+ years of directly related ASW operational experience.
• Experience working at an IUSS site supporting mission operations.
• Familiarity with recent undersea warfare tactics, acoustic sensors, and beamforming principles.
• Background in acoustic theory or oceanography.
• Ability to obtain an interim security clearance.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Apply ASW, acoustic, and oceanographic knowledge to system design, testing, and evaluation.
• Perform functional and verification testing of sonar tactical decision aid software across multiple configurations.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot, verify, and validate system functionality and UI improvements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, and operational procedures.
• Interface with government customers, fleet representatives, and partner organizations to gather feedback.
• Travel up to 25% to fleet sites or test facilities for demonstrations and training.

Descripción del empleo

Leidos is seeking an experienced ASW systems expert to design, test, and deliver advanced sonar TDAs and related tools for naval operations. You will serve as the primary SME for the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System and contribute to cross‑functional teams to ensure tactical realism and operational relevance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with fleet users, government customers, and engineers, with travel up to 25% and the potential to influence undersea warfare capabilities and