Senior Systems Engineer & Deputy PM – Maritime Ops (San Diego)

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

Job summary

Leidos in San Diego seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as Deputy Project Manager, bridging technical execution with program priorities and mission outcomes. The role requires guiding architectures, analyses, integration, and documentation while coordinating with government and fleet stakeholders.

The successful candidate will act as onsite senior technical representative, manage cross-disciplinary activities, and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables for complex maritime

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, naval engineering, maritime operations, fleet support, technical leadership, or program management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex maritime, naval, shipboard, submarine, underwater, or defense systems.
• Experience working with customer, government, military, engineering, or operational stakeholders to address technical requirements and mission needs.
• Experience leading or coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines or organizations.
• Experience supporting program execution including schedule management, deliverables, risks, and status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite senior technical representative for Leidos at the customer site in San Diego.
• Support day-to-day program execution and mission priorities with customer leadership and technical personnel.
• Assist the Leidos Project Manager with planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery of commitments.
• Lead engineering activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Translate customer needs into technically sound requirements, priorities, and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings and program-status updates to leadership.
• Manage project artifacts: plans, schedules, risk logs, and action-item logs.

Skills

Systems engineering

Naval operations

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

TS/SCI clearance

Onsite representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux OS

Maritime systems experience

Job description

Leidos in San Diego seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as Deputy Project Manager, bridging technical execution with program priorities and mission outcomes. The role requires guiding architectures, analyses, integration, and documentation while coordinating with government and fleet stakeholders.

The successful candidate will act as onsite senior technical representative, manage cross-disciplinary activities, and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables for complex maritime