Maritime Chief Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Chief Engineer supporting the Maritime Chief Technology Officer within the C4ISR Operation of Leidos. This position will report to the Maritime Chief Technology Officer in the execution of proposals, programs, problem solving and all other duties consistent with superior execution of the Maritime portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:

As the C4ISR Operation Maritime Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the viability of maritime programs in execution, helping shape proposals with solid engineering approaches and systems engineering discipline, and lead the course correction of underperforming programs. This position demands an experienced maritime-focused engineer with familiarity across multiple disciplines including surface and subsurface vessels (crewed and uncrewed), underwater sensors, acoustics, ocean engineering, and related areas. Strong leadership talents are a must with the ability to lead, direct and manage high-end engineering staff. Duties will include technical reviews of proposals and white papers, contributing to proposals and white papers, evaluation of technical staff and resources, and a support to the Chief Technology Officer in engagements with customers, subcontractors, and vendors. This position reports to the C4ISR Maritime Chief Technology Officer under the Office of Technology in Leidos. This position will directly support both the Maritime Systems Division and Gibbs & Cox Division within the Operation.

Much of this work is highly classified and will require appropriate clearance and potentially a CI polygraph. Necessarily, only US citizens may apply.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years prior relevant experience

• United States Citizen

• Must hold an Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Navy submarine experience or strong familiarity

• Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) experience or strong familiarity

• Conversant in autonomy and autonomous systems

• Program Management experience or training including DAWIA or PMP

Proficiency with the Following:

• US Navy operational experience or US Navy lab, Engineering Duty Officer, or R&D experience, or FFRDC/UARC/research center experience with Navy programs

• Intelligence Community understanding or experience

Knowledgeable and/or Experience with the following:

• US Navy and IC procedures for managing Programs of Record

• Manufacturing in at least the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) arena if not full rate production

• Naval operations and doctrine

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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