Deputy Project Manager

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to lead cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio of our Maritime Systems Division (MSD) in Lynnwood WA. This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems maritime sensors subsea telemetry and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions.

Youll support a multidisciplinary team developing advanced maritime technologies from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos Maritime Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies delivering innovative mission-critical solutions across sensor networks unmanned systems and tactical platforms. Were known for achieving industry firsts in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for todays most pressing maritime missions.

Why Join Us

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers scientists and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future: Support both the strategic and tactical execution of next-generation subsea technologies.

What Youll Do

• Support a multidisciplined team to identify and support customer requirements with innovative cost-effective reliable solutions that appropriately leverage advanced technologies.
• Provide leadership and oversight of subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead and prepare for daily weekly and ad hoc meetings to include development of agendas meeting minutes CDRLs and action items.
• Provide support to a Senior Program Manager for execution of a program or programs of complex high-reliability ocean hardware/software systems within an ISO 90001 environment.
• Support in business-wide financial and staff planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or Mathematics or other related discipline.
• 5 years total experience.
• Strong customer focus ability to support team leadership and establish strong collaborative working relationships with government customers technical staff senior managers and peers.
• Strong problem-solving skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD contracts and/or DoD mission.
• Experience in operating designing or managing in a maritime environment.

Experience with manufacturing and defined deliverable programs.

SUBSEAMSS

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.

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