Description
Leidos is seeking a Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer to provide technical and programmatic SETA support for the development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment of airborne SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, and Multi-INT collection payloads.
The successful candidate will assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne collection payload systems. They will also support management of a portfolio of programs, including monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance, analyzing technical alternatives, and supporting risk-management activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting management of payload equipment, including tracking equipment installations across airborne platforms, ensuring equipment purchases and deliveries align with operator need dates, and maintaining property tracking and accountability
- Developing strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to increase customer agility and mission capability
- Participating in or directing airborne range testing
- Managing subcontractors or vendors
The ideal candidate will have:
- A current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- A Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant technical experience supporting SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, or Multi-INT collection payloads
- Experience integrating ISR or intelligence collection payloads onto airborne platforms, including fielded-system support and troubleshooting
- Experience with or knowledge of government acquisition processes and budget cycles
- Ability to travel CONUS approximately 5-8%
The pay range for this position is $131,300.00 - $237,350.00.