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Chief Engineer

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Leidos

Chief Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Description

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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 sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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The Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

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The National Security Sector (NSS) is hiring for a Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution on a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering and integration program. As the prime contractor, Leidos will drive performance optimization in achieving mission outcomes through efficient prosecution of the customer's product backlog and roadmap.

What you'll be doing:

  • Responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and completeness of technical work performed and associated deliverables.
  • Implement and lead cross-discipline integration among Agile development teams within the contract fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
  • Interact with the Government regarding Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
  • Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior staff.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
  • Minimum twenty (20) years' systems/software engineering experience within programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Must have extensive experience and understanding of customer's SIGINT/CNO environments, sensor enterprise and tasking systems.
  • Must have expertise leading, architecting and executing large-scale agile development programs.

Favorable if you have:

  • Master's Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
  • Experience implementing solutions within cloud-based architectures.

Original Posting:

March 13, 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Client-provided location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00155358
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program