Naval Communications Engineer

Are you ready to shape the future of naval communications Leidos is seeking a visionary Naval Communications Engineer to revolutionize our communications architecture and elevate our weapon systems to new heights. This isnt just another rolethis is a chance to be at the forefront of cuttingedge defense technology working on platforms that power critical U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partnerships.

General Program Overview

In this dynamic position youll play a vital role in designing and refining communication architectures that meet the rigorous demands of naval defense. Leidos is looking for someone with solid experience in naval communications architecture who is wellversed in weapon system communication architecture and requirements. Experience with Foreign Military communication systems is a definite plus setting you up to address the complex needs of a diverse global network.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborative Innovation: Work shoulder to shoulder with our team of seasoned Systems Engineers. Your input will define system requirements and guide essential enhancements for communication architectures that empower both U.S. and FMS partners.
• Strategic Analysis & Design: Delve into comprehensive system architecture evaluationsdefine requirements pinpoint potential risks and craft robust mitigation strategies that ensure seamless operation under any conditions.
• Technical Leadership: Drive the entire technical planning cycle from hardwaresoftwarenetwork design through development integration verification validation and eventual fielding. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our integrated defense systems.
• Holistic System Evaluation: Perform granular analysis: conduct systems requirements assessments functional and timeline analyses trade studies and interface definitions ensuring every solution is optimized for performance cost and risk management.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree with 48 years of relevant experience OR a Masters degree with 26 years of prior relevant experience
• Proven Technical Prowess: You should be comfortable with technical planning and the endtoend design development and integration of system components. This includes a deep understanding of verification validation and fielding processes.
• Analytical Expertise: You have the ability to evaluate various alternativesbalancing cost risk and supportabilitywhile performing systems requirements analysis functional studies timeline assessments and trade studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Naval Communications Architecture for the Tomahawk Weapon System is highly desirable and will set you apart as a leader in this field.
• Must have a current Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

At Leidos you wont just be filling a positionyoull be shaping the evolution of naval communications. If youre driven by the thrill of technical challenges and the opportunity to work on projects that have a realworld impact this is your arena. Join us and lets innovate together to redefine whats possible in naval defense technology.

What aspects of advanced communication systems captivate your imagination Lets explore how you can lead this transformative journey with us.

Original Posting:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.