Lead Engineer in Bothell

Leidos is seeking a Lead 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 security missions.

You'll 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 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‑subsea technologies.

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

• 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.

• 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.

Pay Range: $ - $. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , ethnicity, , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , 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.