R&D Chief Engineer
R&D Chief Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 126100 - 227950
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Chief Engineer (Senior Level) to join our Beavercreek Ohio Pentagon Blvd. office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) Sensors Directorate Rapid Technology Development & Demonstrations (RTD2) program perform research and development in the areas of open systems architecture (OSA) and rapid integration and demonstration of ISR support of this multi-year high visibility program this position will primarily be to support USAF programs at Wright Patterson Air Force Base through a combination of laboratory ground and flight testing characterizing sensor(s)/system(s) performance and ensuring system readiness and operation.
This position will report to the Director of Engineering and work alongside a technically diverse and talented team of professional engineers across various disciplines including Mechanical Electrical Software and Model Based Systems Engineers and supported by cross-functional Configuration Management (CM) Test Cyber and Logistics. If selected candidate will lead work directly with contract Program Managers and Financial Analysts to organize and lead multiple high visibility projects from concept through implementation to successful conclusion. This position will design develop oversee and manage the day-to-day execution aspects of current and future R&D projects while serving as a liaison between Portfolio Leadership and Government addition to direct customer support this position will provide guidance and expertise on the planning and execution of Leidos funded Internal Research and Development (IR&D) efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop solutions to highly complex requirements selling new ideas and concepts in support of operational goals and objectives.
Integrate and translate complex concepts into tactical action plans.
Work with customers to strategize and plan the development and integration of an architectural framework for sensor-based systems and Systems of Systems.
Provides leadership direction and guidance for developing solutions to engineering problems.
Advise on and direct the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions including strategic objectives and timetables.
Develop and maintain production and maintenance of system hardware and software documentation including as-built documentation capacity/performance plans as well as all other areas of system life-cycle planning.
Enable business growth by successful technical execution innovation and customer engagement.
Support proposal capture and development activities
Provides leadership in representing the technical capabilities of the R&D portfolio
Functions as an influential presence in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as key professional staff
Stay up-to-date on state-of-the-art technologies relevant to AFRL and other relevant customers
Day-to-Day Tasking
Directly interface with customers/stakeholders to elicit requirements and provide up-to-date status on program progress issues and risks
Generate and maintain project-level schedules and forecasting labor material and other direct costs (to include Subk if applicable) in close coordination with Program Management
Work with Program Management to stand-up and kickoff new projects manage execution through identified milestones and perform closeout activities after successful completion
Brief Portfolio Leadership on program/project status as risks/issues are identified and mitigated
Brief customers/stakeholders at milestones to include design reviews test readiness reviews and other identified reviews
Facilitate technical team execution by identifying and removing roadblocks slowing/halting progress from being made
Review and approve technical briefings/material designs implementations and reports as needed and drafted during execution of project activities
Basic Qualifications
This position typically requires a Bachelors degree Masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; 8 to 12 years of experience with a Bachelors degree 6 - 10 years of experience with a Masters degree or 4 - 8 years with a PhD
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Physics Mathematics or Computer Engineering/Science or related field preferred
Demonstrated experience leading projects requiring multi-discipline teams to produce advanced sensors/systems based solutions with experimental/operational relevance
Knowledge of and experience with Digital Engineering / MBSE processes and technologies including Cameo
Experience in sensor phenomenologies (EO/IR EW Radar MTI etc) and advanced processing (e.g. imaging fusion characterization etc)
Knowledge of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and operations
Experience with leading technical concept development R&D environment technical presentations developing technical whitepapers and proposals
Experience with high profile briefings to internal executives and customers Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of staff and management
Security Clearance Requirements
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance
Demonstrated experience leading AFRL Sensors Directorate projects
Demonstrated lab and field test experimentation measuring sensors/systems/algorithm performance
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
September 25 2025For 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:
Pay Range $126100.00 - $227950.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
