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Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Description

Leidos is seeking an Senior Aircraft Survivability / Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer to 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.

  • 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 onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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