AEGIS SPY Radar Subject Matter Expert and Tactical and Technical Trainer

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and knowledgeable professional to join our team as a full‑time AEGIS SPY Radar Subject Matter Expert and Tactical and Technical Trainer in Dahlgren, VA. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring combat systems training and readiness.

• Develop, organize, and conduct combat systems and weapon system employment, training, and educational programs for personnel assigned to AEGIS Platforms.
• Serve as an AEGIS SPY Radar Subject Matter Expert and Instructor to train Sailors in tactical and operational employment of the AEGIS combat system and associated weapons systems.
• Review and analyze Aegis Combat System Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical doctrine.
• Integrate and conceptualize the execution of Doctrine, optimizing the application of the ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitations in a dynamic operational tactical environment.
• Utilize shore‑based training systems requiring dynamic training and assessment of watch standers during integrated scenarios.
• Conduct training sessions and develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.

• Minimum of four (4) years of U.S. Navy surface warfare combat systems/platform experience with carriers, DDGs, CGs, LCS, large decks, smaller amphibious ships, or land‑based test sites.
• Experience as an Operator Supervisor or Maintenance Technician desired.
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are required.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and easily readable technical correspondence to document reviews of technical recommendations following technical reviews and collating of comments.
• Articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task to meet deadlines.
• Experience working dynamic programs with fluctuating scope and integrated coordination of multiple engineering disciplines.
• Understand U.S. Navy system architecture and combat systems across logical, functional, hardware, and software components.
• Possess operational knowledge of U.S. Navy combatants, weapon systems, and threats.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communicate with the team and customers effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred.
• A formal degree or the combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience supporting engineering or analysis experience is always a plus.

• B.S. or Advanced Degree in engineering, analysis, or related discipline desired but not required.
• Experience with training and readiness of Navy vessels.
• Experience in surface and air warfare simulation.
• Experienced Aegis SPY Radar Technician.
• Master Training Specialist.
• NECs (V03C, V04A, V13A, V16A, V43A, V46A, V53A, V58A, V66A, V70A, V71A, or V73A).

Pay Range $52,000.00 – $94,000.00. 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 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.

Original Posting:
May 28, 2026