Chief Engineer

Overview Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. The Electronic Warfare Division at Leidos (in Arlington, VA, San Diego, CA, and Beavercreek, OH) has an opening for a Chief Engineer in our Signal Processing Branch. We are seeking someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to work with existing and new R&D clients developing advanced solutions to challenging electronic warfare problems.

As an EW Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for research, design, and development of signal collection, processing and dissemination systems. Duties may include designing, developing, and analyzing systems for the extraction of information from signal sensors. You will support the Division by achieving program objectives, leading technical teams, and participating in business development activities.

The ideal candidate will possess analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision, be a strong team player, and establish solid working relationships with technical staff and external Government customers. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership, program oversight, new business pipeline, and personnel supervision / mentorship. Responsibilities Develop novel and advanced algorithms, performance simulation, and analysis using simulated and real data in time series and spectral domains Serve as Technical Team Lead Lead or support marketing and business development initiatives: develop technical solutions and new ideas for response to capture efforts (e.g., BAAs, RFPs, etc.) Participate in, and/or lead, lab-based and field testing Lead and/or engage in multiple projects Communicate results in briefings and written material to your team, the Customer, and management Benefits and Employment Details At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

Join us and make a difference in Electronic Warfare! Basic Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance Masters with 15+ years of prior relevant experience (may consider a BS with equivalent experience) Fluent with tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, Simulink and languages such as C/C++, Java Working knowledge in digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra and stochastic processes Demonstrated leadership of small multi-disciplinary technical teams and/or projects Demonstrated strong oral and written communication Experience working in EW, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a technical leader Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree Business Development and Capture experience (e.g., proposals, white papers) Experience working in a Research and Development (R&D) environment Additional Posting Details Original Posting: April 9, 2026 Pay Range Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guaranteed offer.

Additional factors considered in compensation include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements. 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. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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