Chief Engineer
leidos
Chief Engineer
leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
About this role
Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Intelligence Sector is hiring for a Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution on a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering and integration program. As the prime contractor, Leidos will drive performance optimization in achieving mission outcomes through efficient prosecution of the customer’s product backlog and roadmap.
What you’ll be doing:
Responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and completeness of technical work performed and associated deliverables.
Implement and lead cross-discipline integration among Agile development teams within the contract fostering a culture of innovation.
Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems lifecycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
Interact with the Government regarding Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
Mentor mid-level and junior staff.
What does Leidos need from me?
Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
Minimum 20 years’ systems/software engineering experience within programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Must have extensive experience and understanding of Agency's SIGINT/CNO environments, sensor enterprise, and tasking systems.
Must have expertise leading, architecting, and executing large-scale Agile development programs.
Favorable if you have:
Master’s Degree from accredited college or university in an Engineering or technically related discipline.
Experience implementing solutions within cloud-based architectures.
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:
July 7, 2026For 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00The 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Chief Engineer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Chief Engineer position at leidos is USD 154K–278K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Chief Engineer position at leidos located?
This Chief Engineer role at leidos is based in Annapolis Junction, MD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Chief Engineer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Chief Engineer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
Which team or department does the Chief Engineer at leidos belong to?
This Chief Engineer position is part of the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Chief Engineer position at leidos?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to leidos's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Chief Engineer job at leidos posted?
This Chief Engineer position at leidos was posted on Jul 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Chief Engineer
leidos · 💰 USD 154K–278K
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