The Leidos Innovations Center within the Office of Technology has an opening for Advanced Maritime Systems Solution Architect. The Leidos Innovations Center is the technology and research and development (R&D) engine for the entire Leidos enterprise and has the responsibility to transition discriminating technologies and capabilities across the enterprise for enhanced business and mission value.

The preference is for this position to be based out of one of the following Leidos locations: San Diego, CA, or Arlington, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

The Advanced Maritime Systems Solution Architect will be responsible for driving new innovative solutions in to our maritime business area particularly leveraging customer funded R&D such as DARPA, ONR, and NRL.Oversee the capture and shaping strategy for critical DARPA maritime programs and assist other DARPA pursuits as appropriate.Oversee and collaborate on creation of ideas for new DARPA, ONR and NRL seedlings and programs.Grow and maintain relationships with strategic sources and partners, renowned universities, and research institutions to increase learning and teaming opportunities, sponsor research projects that take LInC solutions to the next level, and where possible, showcase novel Leidos technologies and solutions both internally and externally.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with expertise in areas such as microelectronics, sensors, processing, simulation, platforms, or phenomenology field10-15 years of related science, technology, research, and development experience developing capabilities, products, and technology with military or intelligence utilityMust have a Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearancePrior technical roles within contractor or government R&D organizations with increasing duties and responsibilities over time and experience with S&T / R&D customers such as DARPA, AFRL, ONR, and IARPAExperience capturing/executing R&D programs as a principal investigator or program manager for one of the government S&T/R&D customers.Experience in one or more technology areas including: satellite systems, electronic warfare, ELINT/SIGINT collection and processing, ground sensors, advanced radar systems, airborne/spaceborne IR sensors, hypersonic weapons, CBRN sensing, ATR, multi-/hyper-spectral EO systems, AI/ML, data analytics, autonomous systems, survivability, HEL/HPM directed energy systems, advanced computing technology, guidance and control, communications systems, software engineering, conducting flight and other field tests, hydrodynamics and maritime systems, and sonar systems.Experience assessing, quantifying, and mitigating risk in project development and execution.Experience with technology and business strategy formation, performance management, and Defense industry best practicesExperience developing technology/strategy/investment roadmapsExperience overseeing IRaD programs and portfoliosProgram management experience with large programs; PMP certification is a plusStrong oral and written communication skills to include public speaking skillsAbility to influence and persuade others, as well as handle difficult negotiations requiring a well-developed sense of strategyAbility to mentor, lead, grow and promote technical talentSignificant experience supporting capture activities to include chairing/participating in Gate Reviews, writing specific sections of proposals, and providing technical guidance for solution developmentApproximately 25% travel is required25% remote telework is acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

DARPA leadership experience: Program Manager, Deputy Office Director, Office Director, or similar role that had exposure across the DARPA portfolioExperience evaluating technical proposalsTop Secret security clearance or higherPMP certificationOriginal Posting Date:2025-01-02

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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

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.