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Geotechnical Engineer

$92.3k - $166.85k
Full-time

Leidos

Leidos Analysis Solutions Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support geologic and geotechnical analysis for the reverse engineering of underground and hardened facilities. This role focuses on evaluating the properties of soil and rock to help characterize above- and below-ground structures and the surrounding geology. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team developing methodologies, processes, and technical applications for modeling and assessing complex facilities in support of mission-critical government work. This position offers the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise to challenging, high-impact problems in a fast-paced, high-energy government environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Solve highly complex problems through technical analysis, reasoning, and interpretation. * Conduct geotechnical evaluations using open-source information, commercial and classified imagery, and intelligence reporting to assess key geological attributes. * Use geospatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise to analyze and document site geology and geotechnical characteristics. * Prepare briefings and technical reports to communicate findings to customers and colleagues. * Provide scientific, technical, and systems engineering support for the development of technologies and techniques, including sensors and sensor systems, used to identify and assess geotechnical properties in denied areas.
  • Plan and execute field surveys and data collection efforts.
  • Apply geological expertise to the collection and interpretation of borehole
data, soil assessments, and fault studies. * Produce technical reports and conduct field research at sites across the U.S. and worldwide. * Recommend and develop new technical solutions, products, and standards that support mission objectives. * Brief team members and senior officials on capability trends, analysis, and findings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (or Top Secret with current SSBI and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph). U.S. Citizenship required. * BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in Engineering Geology, Geology, or Mining/Geotechnical Engineering. * Strong background in geomechanics, computer modeling, field geophysics, and tunnel/slope rock mass characterization. * Advanced knowledge of geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W (GeoStudio), LPILE, gINT, and Slide. * Experience with GIS tools and data, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise, and familiarity with MATLAB.
  • Experience conducting geotechnical research and field collection.
  • Experience in drilling, core logging, mining, tunnel construction and design,
trenchless technology, rock mass characterization, and intelligence analysis. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and interact with senior officials. * Expert-level knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation.
  • Military or defense-related experience.
  • Experience with remote sensing applications related to geological or
geotechnical analysis. * Working knowledge of weapons effects and geologic material response under dynamic loading. * Experience conducting geologic and geophysical fieldwork and data processing, including seismic and GPR investigations.

WHY JOIN LEIDOS?

At Leidos, you will work on technically challenging problems that have real mission impact. This role offers the chance to combine geotechnical expertise, geospatial analysis, field research, and innovative problem-solving in support of critical national security work.

#ASBA

#Snakehead If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

ORIGINAL POSTING:

June 8, 2026 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:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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