
Chief Systems Engineer – Missile Warning Integration and Test
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Segundo • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serve as the Chief Systems Engineer and definitive technical authority for enterprise-wide engineering
- Maintain and drive system architecture, technical baselines, and overall system performance
- Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team; oversee technical execution across the program
- Build and sustain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure mission needs and objectives are fully addressed
- Guide Missile Warning system-level requirements development, hardware/software design, and verification and validation activities
- Act as a key stakeholder in major engineering reviews, readiness reviews, and configuration control boards
- Ensure adherence to disciplined engineering processes across development, production, test, and sustainment activities
- Maintain cognizance over technical activities within FORGE IPTs and ensure horizontal integration of best engineering practices
- Coordinate regularly with the government SEIT lead to maintain consistent, aligned technical baselines across the enterprise
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience
- Extensive experience supporting Missile Warning systems at the enterprise level
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a senior technical authority, systems engineering leader, and trusted advisor in complex mission environments
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringsystem architecturetechnical baselineshardware designsoftware designverificationvalidationengineering processesMissile Warning systemsconfiguration control
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingstakeholder engagementtechnical executioncommunicationadvisory skillsteam coordinationmission focusproblem-solving
Certifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance