Lead Project Engineer

Leidos UK

Albuquerque, NM, United States
Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; bonus/equity: not...
Enterprise-level engineering analysis
Technical maturity assessment
Cross-program dependencies
Leidos is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, serving as a senior technical advisor for nuclear weapons production integration, stockpile sustainment, and modernization programs

Job Summary

  • Leidos is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, serving as a senior technical advisor for nuclear weapons production integration, stockpile sustainment, and modernization programs.
  • The role requires integrating complex technical and programmatic data across multiple sites, programs, and organizations, shaping program strategy, and influencing decision-making at the federal leadership level.
  • This full-time contractor-support position requires on-site support at NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM, with periodic travel requirements and involves engaging with NNSA headquarters, site offices, national laboratories, production agencies, and senior DoD stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, serving as a senior technical advisor for nuclear weapons production integration, stockpile sustainment, and modernization programs.

Salary

Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise-level engineering analysis
  • technical maturity assessment
  • cross-program dependencies
  • senior leadership engagement
  • executive-level briefings

Nice-to-have

  • disrupt
  • provoke
  • refuse to fail
  • outthink, outbuild, outpace

Key Requirements

  • Active DOE Q clearance
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 15+ years of experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of experience
  • Experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, national laboratories, or production agencies
  • Understanding of Nuclear Security Enterprise roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams

Work Rights

Active DOE Q clearance

Tailored Resume

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