Chief Engineer

Description

The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio (MSS) within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly capable Chief Engineer to join the Leidos team in Lynnwood, WA to lead a multidisciplined team supporting a series of maritime products. The scope of the business activities within this portfolio includes underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, information technology & engineering services for complex maritime applications, and the development and support of underwater distributed data acquisition and telemetry systems supporting ISR, IPOE, SSW and platform signature measurement.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical engineering leadership across a portfolio of products and directing a matrixed team of engineers. The Chief Engineer will lead technical thought on product improvement, technical advancements, identification and communication of customer needs, and design for manufacturing.

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is an industry leader in developing, applying, and advancing the state-of-the-art signal processing technologies for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems including distributed netted sensor systems, communications systems, positioning systems, tactical decision systems, and autonomous unmanned platforms. Leidos maritime systems are addressing complex mission requirements and pioneer impressive firsts in the application of advanced signal processing solutions to the full range of maritime missions. The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio includes an outstanding team of engineers, technicians, and scientists, located geographically throughout the US in both Leidos, customer, and work from home locations, each supporting a broad range of activities ranging from advanced prototype development for DARPA, ONR and other S&T customers to support for ongoing Navy missions. The successful applicant will become part of a world class team that is a recognized leader in maritime systems development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership across a portfolio of products
• Provide direction to a matrixed team of engineers as they support product development
• Lead technical thought on product improvement, technical advancements, and identification and communication of customer needs, and design for manufacturing
• Facilitate system design and the derivation, and development of subsystem requirements
• Coordinate with the Portfolio and Program Management teams to ensure effective communication of program needs, facilitate resourcing, and achieve program goals
• Ensure a disciplined engineering approach and adherence to quality standards throughout product development, testing, and manufacture
• Ensure a focus on design for manufacturing throughout product development
• Participate in the Business Capture Process including the writing and review of proposal material

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and/or Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Ocean Engineering, Physics, or Math from an accredited college
• 10+ years of engineering experience in subsea, maritime, aerospace, or defense programs that include software and electro-mechanical systems
• 5+ years of experience leading the design, development, and integration of subsea, maritime, aerospace, or defense systems
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in subsea or maritime programs
• 10+ years of experience leading the design, development, and integration of subsea maritime systems
• 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing of products and/or the transition of products from design to manufacturing
• Experience with UUVs, payloads, and deployed subsea systems
• Experience leading matrixed and cross functional teams
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Exposure to program management responsibilities for DoD programs. Including program execution, contract negotiations, financial, and subcontractor management

SUBSEAMSS

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, what's next?" before the dust settles on what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
October 24, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.