Leidos · 6 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to take on program leadership as a Deputy Program Manager, focusing on developing innovative communications systems solutions for the US Navy while managing engineering execution and customer relationships.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Support the development and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts including:
Requirements
SysML models
Test Plans
Test Procedures
MATLAB models
Managing of ACAT I program(s) profit and loss (P&L), costs, scheduling, quality and timely delivery of products and services
Leading a team through complete lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, validation and verification, and release to production using established formal IEEE systems engineering process
Developing
Managing relationships between customers, technical staff, and supply chain
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship required. Must have an active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) with approximately 8–12 years of relevant professional experience, including 4–8 years of direct program management experience, preferably within a defense contracting environment
Proven experience in all phases of Systems Engineering including requirements, algorithms, integration, test, and modeling
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts
Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, communicating progress to stakeholders at each phase of project, documentation, and testing
Demonstrated skills in all areas of business development including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, customer visits, customer relationship development, relationship development with competitors, team leadership, etc
Strong network with NAVSEA, PEO IWS, PEO C4I and their NAVY Support Labs in Dahlgren and CRANE
Familiarity with the DOD/DON acquisitions process and experience in supporting large programs and/or experience with US Navy, DOD, and commercial maritime surface ships
Must have a deep understanding of technical, financial, budgeting, programmatic, and personnel management for government systems development and production contracts
Proficiency in standard MS Office suite
Preferred
Experience using the Atlassian toolset
Experience with Cameo/Magic Draw
Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum
Experience with situational awareness and tracking, fire control loop and engagements, communications systems and protocols, and/or command and control or combat systems
Experience developing and giving presentations to a government customer
Experience with Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) including knowledge of pick-n-place, conformal coating, environmental test, acceptance test, module/box/systems build operations
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
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