Chief Engineer

Leidos

Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; bonus/equity: not...
Not specified (assumed hybrid/onsite based on the nature of the role).
Active top secret/sci clearance with polygraph
20+ years systems/software engineering experience
Expertise in sigint/cno environments and sensor enterprise
Leidos is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a significant software development and system engineering program within the National Security Sector. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and extensive experience in systems/software engineering, particularly in SIGINT/CNO environments

Job Summary

  • The Chief Engineer will lead the technical execution on a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering program.
  • This role requires extensive experience leading cross-discipline integration among Agile teams while applying systems engineering principles throughout the entire lifecycle.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph and a minimum of 20 years of relevant engineering experience.

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Leidos is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a significant software development and system engineering program within the National Security Sector. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and extensive experience in systems/software engineering, particularly in SIGINT/CNO environments.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • 20+ years systems/software engineering experience
  • Expertise in SIGINT/CNO environments and sensor enterprise
  • Leading large-scale Agile development programs
  • Systems lifecycle management from concept to retirement

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures
  • Culture of innovation and disruption
  • Mentoring mid-level and junior staff

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 20 years of similar scope experience required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph mandatory
  • US Citizenship implied by clearance requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for TS/SCI clearance

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