Deputy Chief Engineer

March 6

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Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

Defense • Intel • Sensors • Health Systems • Enterprise IT

10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• The successful candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief Engineer (CE) assisting the Chief Engineer over the full system lifecycle to include architecture and design, systems engineering, products development, integration, deployment, and sustainment. • Duties include leading systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, baseline management, architecture design, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. • The Deputy CE will be responsible in managing the overall work effort and products of the engineering team, including leading large subcontractor partners. • Additional support to business development and proposal development will also be required at times. • Some travel will also be required. • The Deputy Chief Engineer will work closely with the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Operations Director, Products Director, Business Operations Director, systems engineering, architecture, product engineering, and test teams to create strategies, plans, and processes for the sustainment and enhancement of MHS GENESIS capabilities.

🎯 Requirements

• BS degree and 17 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree and 15 years of prior relevant experience • US Citizen with an ACTIVE ADP2/IT-II Tier 3 Public Trust (or higher) clearance • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering, including requirements analysis and system architecture design • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex IT solutions in a large-scale enterprise • Demonstrated experience in practical application of lifecycle engineering for IT infrastructure • Demonstrated experience designing and modernizing complex enterprise networks and legacy IT systems • Demonstrated experience applying System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and best practices • Project management experience working with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), IMS, and work authorizations, also involving significant subcontractor management • Understanding of cost and schedule development as well as controls to conduct root cause analysis and identify corrective actions • Experience with baseline change control processes • Experience with resource/staffing/needs assessment, hiring, and team personnel management • Experience setting leadership team expectations and delegating duties appropriately • Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills for interfacing with internal (LPDH) and external government customers, stakeholders, senior leaders, and executives

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement