Sr. Project Engineer

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to work at the Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. The role leads a groundbreaking project to develop a secure, mobile, containerized additive manufacturing cell, coordinating multiple vendors, systems integrator, and subcontractors across the entire project lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary technical project lead, coordinating all activities between additive manufacturing technology vendors, the manufacturing cell integrator, and other subcontractors.
• Develop, maintain, and manage a detailed project schedule, identifying key milestones, critical paths, and resource requirements.
• Define and oversee the implementation of IT architecture, network structure, and cybersecurity measures for the integrated manufacturing cell, ensuring data integrity and protection against vulnerabilities.
• Translate customer needs and high-level goals into clear, actionable technical requirements for all project partners.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communications with all stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and internal leadership, to ensure alignment and report progress.
• Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex issues that arise between the various project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, including proven experience managing complex engineering or manufacturing projects involving multiple external vendors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management principles, including schedule management, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to track multiple parallel work streams and subcontractors effectively.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Direct experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies and processes.
• Experience with energetic materials processing or operations.
• Familiarity with US Government cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC (Levels 1–3) and/or DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements for Impact Levels (e.g., IL5).
• Experience with system integration projects, particularly involving the development of custom manufacturing cells or automated systems.
• Previous experience managing projects for government or highly regulated industries.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Jira.

Pay Range: $ – $.

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.