Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Location: Warner Robins (Preferred) Hybrid/Remote Eligible Primary Responsibilities Provide engineering expertise and oversight for the program throughout the lifecycle from requirements development through fielding and transition to operations. Work closely with the TACMOR program manager to develop technical and programmatic schedules, evaluate design alternatives including cost and risk, provide input on subcontractor selection and provide sound recommendations to resolve technical challenges and issues. Perform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. Lead the development of MBSE ensuring compatibility with the Government Reference Architecture. Provide guidance and direction to the team on all product development and deliverables. Effectively communicate with the Government regarding engineering technical considerations and negotiate to convince stakeholders at all levels to accept our concepts, solutions and approaches. Resolve technical problems, issues, and conflicts within the TACMOR team. Collaborate with other experts in the field to identify innovative solutions. Assist the TACMOR program manager with development of SOWs, RFPs, perform tech evals, recommend selection and provide technical oversight and approval of subcontractor and vendor deliverables. Communicate with senior executives and high‑ranking officials from the government, other countries, and internally regarding matters of strategic importance to the program. Mentor mid‑level and junior staff. Basic Qualifications Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance within 365 days after start date. Minimum Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline. Minimum twenty (20) years' experience in systems engineering or similar position working system design with cross-discipline teams in software, mechanical and electrical specification, design and test. Network systems engineering experience including design, deployment and configuration of commercial DWDM and custom optical, switching and routing platforms in terrestrial and subsea environments. Experience in writing subsystem specifications and managing tasking to cross-discipline technical contributors. Experience with all technical aspects of fabrication, assembly, integration and test of Cable Landing Stations. MBSE modeling experience with Cameo System Modeler, SysML and related modeling process. Must have personal extensive experience of communications and computer networks, multi‑domain communications, radar, digital signal processing, sensor enterprise and tasking systems. Must have proven expertise leading, architecting and executing large‑scale development programs. Preferred Qualifications Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. Master's Degree in Engineering or technically related discipline. Certifications in networking such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, etc. or equivalent (vendor agnostic) a plus. Certifications in systems engineering such as INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, ESEP. Certifications in MBSE such as OCSMP model user, model builder series. Experience with Unified Architecture Framework (UAF). Experience with OTHR systems and supporting networks. Experience with developing solutions for and working on DoD or Air Force programs. Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc