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Program Chief Engineer

Leidos•Lynnwood, WA
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About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division (USD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions. You'll lead a multidisciplinary technical team developing advanced maritime technologies, spanning prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions. Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies , delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms . We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains. Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. Why Join Us? Make an Impact : Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security. Lead Innovation : Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems. Work with Experts : Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S. Shape the Future : Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Ocean), Computer Science, Physics, or Math.
  • 10+ years of experience with subsea maritime systems or other integrated electro-mechanical systems
  • 5+ years of experience with leading integrated teams
  • Exposure to DoD technical program execution
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Over 10 years leading design, development, and integration of complex subsea maritime systems
  • Experience with UUVs, deployed subsea systems, and underwater payloads
  • Proven track record in product manufacturing and transitioning designs to production
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality-focused engineering processes
  • Exposure to DoD program execution, including contract, financial, and subcontractor management

Responsibilities

  • As the technical lead for a critical maritime program, you will provide cross-disciplined engineering leadership to deliver an operational system.
  • You will lead and mentor a matrixed team of engineers through the full product lifecycle.
  • You will drive technical rigor and engineering discipline to achieve customer needs and mission goals.
  • You will follow systems engineering principles to guide your team through technical development and product maturation, system integration, testing, verification, and validation.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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