Leidos

Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerLeidos
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Leidos is seeking an Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineerto support aircraft survivability programs. This is a fully funded, immediate-fill position.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this position. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Candidates who do not currently hold the required TS/SCI with Polygraph will not be considered.

The successful candidate will provide technical, engineering, programmatic, acquisition, testing, and logistics support for aircraft survivability systems. The position requires extensive experience within the government or military aviation environment and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic mission environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of aircraft survivability systems.

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Support management of a portfolio of programs, including monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.

Analyze technical alternatives and support risk-management activities.

Review program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans and support development of future-year budget requests.

Support range testing of aircraft survivability equipment.

Support logistics and lifecycle management of survivability equipment, including:

Tracking equipment installations on aircraft platforms.

Monitoring equipment purchases and deliveries against operator need dates.

Ensuring property tracking and accounting systems are updated as equipment is procured, repaired, or retired.

Planning and executing the movement of hardware and personnel in support of operations.

Develop strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to enhance aircraft survivability.

Basic Qualifications

Current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. No exceptions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

12-15 years of specialized experience in engineering and program management within the government or military aviation industry.

Familiarity with government acquisition processes and budget cycles.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment and build partnerships across the enterprise.

Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or knowledge of aircraft survivability systems.

Experience participating in or directing airborne range testing.

PMP certification and/or programmatic experience managing contractors or subcontractors.

Additional Information: Position is contingent upon successful clearance crossover and customer meet-and-greet.

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Original Posting:

September 1, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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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