Overview
On Site
USD 85,150.00 - 153,925.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
IT Management
System Integration
Technical Writing
System Requirements
Schematics
Cabling
Electrical Wiring
Assembly
Test Plans
Analog Circuits
Signal Processing
Testing
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective And Preventive Action
System Administration
Design Review
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Systems
Test Equipment
Oscilloscope
Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Management
Supervision
Security Clearance
Optical Fiber
Acoustics
Communication
Electrical Engineering
Sensors
Military
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
The Maritime Systems Division of the Leidos Defense Group is seeking a highly capable Systems Engineer with a deep background in undersea operations, unmanned systems integration, and cross-functional technical leadership to support maritime projects, including the development and testing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience working with multi-disciplinary teams on subsea system integration, field deployment, and technical coordination for high-priority defense and ocean engineering missions.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating with military, government, or defense stakeholders in a technical or operational capacity.
Original Posting:
July 3, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including system requirements, CONOPS, interface control documents, and operations manuals.
- Conduct trade studies to assess design alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for mission-critical systems.
- Specify, integrate, and evaluate sensors, control assemblies, electrical components, underwater cabling, and rack-mounted systems for subsea and surface maritime platforms.
- Review and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and cable wiring diagrams.
- Support mechanical and electrical assembly of prototype systems, both in laboratory and marine environments.
- Create test plans and procedures; support and execute lab and open-water test events.
- Conduct system-level electronic testing, including digital and analog circuits, signal processing, and power systems.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during testing; perform root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Provide end-to-end field support, including mobilization, demobilization, at-sea system operations, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Prepare and present design review materials and technical briefings to internal and external audiences.
- Support occasional travel and work at remote locations, including shipboard environments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, ocean engineering, or a related technical field, with 4-8 years of relevant experience; equivalent military or operational experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience supporting the integration and operation of electro-mechanical and electrical systems in maritime or mission-critical environments.
- Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to lead or collaborate in diverse, cross-disciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Physically capable of lifting equipment, climbing ladders, and working in confined marine environments.
- Active TS//SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in maritime systems, ocean engineering, or undersea technology programs.
- Operational or project experience with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), or manned submersibles.
- Familiarity with underwater connectors, fiber optic telemetry, and acoustic communication systems.
- Hands-on field experience supporting integration and operation of electrical and sensor systems in subsea or shipboard environments.
Experience coordinating with military, government, or defense stakeholders in a technical or operational capacity.
Original Posting:
July 3, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
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