Product Engineer

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Product Engineer to lead cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division (USD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions. You will lead a multidisciplinary technical team developing advanced maritime technologies, spanning prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4

ISR technologies
, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms
. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains. Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

• Make an Impact:
  Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation:
  Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts:
  Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future:
  Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies.

• As the technical lead for a critical maritime program, provide cross-disciplined engineering leadership to deliver an operational system.
• Lead and mentor a matrixed team of engineers through the full product lifecycle.
• Drive technical rigor and engineering discipline to achieve customer needs and mission goals.
• Follow systems engineering principles to guide the team through technical development and product maturation, system integration, testing, verification, and validation.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Ocean), Computer Science, Physics, or Math.
• 10+ years of experience with integrated electro-mechanical systems such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned systems, autonomy, communications, and sensing systems.
• 5+ years of experience leading integrated teams such as cross functional engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Experience:

• Over 10 years leading design, development, and integration of complex subsea maritime systems.
• Experience with UUVs, deployed subsea systems, and underwater payloads.
• Proven track record in product manufacturing and transitioning designs to production.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality-focused engineering processes.
• Exposure to DoD technical program, including contract, financial, and subcontractor management.

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 $ - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors may be considered in offering an offer, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and any applicable contractual terms.

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

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. Leidos is committed to equal opportunity and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.