Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer

leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
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📍 Chantilly, VAFull time💰 USD 131K–237K

About this role

Leidos is seeking a Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic SETA support for the development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment of airborne SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, and Multi-INT collection payloads.


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.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne collection payload systems.
  • Support management of a portfolio of programs, including:Monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.Analyzing technical alternatives and supporting risk-management activities.Reviewing program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans.Supporting development of future-year program budget requests.
  • Support management of payload equipment, including:Tracking equipment installations across airborne platforms.Ensuring equipment purchases and deliveries align with operator need dates.Maintaining property tracking and accountability as equipment is procured, repaired, or retired.Planning and coordinating movement of hardware and personnel in support of operations.
  • Develop strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to increase customer agility and mission capability.

Basic Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant technical experience supporting SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, or Multi-INT collection payloads.
  • Experience integrating ISR or intelligence collection payloads onto airborne platforms, including fielded-system support and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with or knowledge of government acquisition processes and budget cycles.
  • Experience supporting technical and programmatic activities with limited supervision.
  • Ability to travel CONUS approximately 5–8%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience participating in or directing airborne range testing.
  • Programmatic experience managing subcontractors or vendors.

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Original Posting:

October 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer position at leidos is USD 131K–237K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer position at leidos located?
This Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer role at leidos is based in Chantilly, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
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Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer
leidos · 💰 USD 131K–237K
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