Chief Engineer

Leidos

. Lead engineering across AEGIS technologies including data centers, cloud, networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and collaboration services .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $154,050 - $278,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, strategic planning, and managing complex IT projects across networking, cloud, and cybersecurity domains. Proven ability to build relationships with senior leadership and deliver innovative technical solutions aligned with organizational priorities.

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Leadership AbilitiesStrategic PlanningNetwork SolutionsCloud-Based ArchitecturesAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Data Center TechnologiesNetwork SolutionsCloud-Based ArchitecturesVoIPSystems AnalysisProject ManagementBudgetingEstimates to CompleteEstimates at CompletionTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDetail-OrientedEffective CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPVirtualizationCapacity Management

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCollaboration ServicesTelecommunicationsChange ControlConfiguration Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering across AEGIS technologies including data centers, cloud, networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and collaboration services
Build relationships with senior NASA and Leidos leadership and align engineering with agency priorities
Assess enterprise system baselines and recommend modernization improvements
Translate NASA objectives into engineering priorities, plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting networking, firewalls, VoIP, data centers, and cloud services
Foster innovation, learning, technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and customer service
Mentor engineers and provide expectations, feedback, and career guidance
Perform systems analysis and planning; develop feasibility studies, trend analyses, business cases, benchmarks, and strategic roadmaps
Guide solutions meeting user needs and contract obligations; assess emerging technologies and architectural impacts
Lead design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and logistics activities
Track project status, schedules, dependencies, risks, constraints, and decisions
Operate network technology labs for asset management, testing, standards evaluation, requirements analysis, and technology investigation
Coordinate engineering across networks, telecommunications, cable plant, data centers, cloud, cybersecurity, and voice/video
Support governance, policy, architecture, standards, process reviews, design reviews, documentation, configuration management, change control, peer reviews, and decision records
Advise the Program Manager on impacts to stability, cost, architecture, interoperability, and compatibility; recommend mitigation strategies
Identify, prioritize, escalate, and resolve risks and issues
Develop strategic and implementation plans and comprehensive technology roadmaps
Maintain the Five-Year Hardware Lifecycle Plan for AEGIS-supported hardware
Collaborate with Leidos CTO and Solutions Architect organizations and support program growth through innovative technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience
At least 7 years of experience managing a large engineering team as part of an IT organization
Strong leadership abilities; detail-oriented; effective under deadlines
Excellent analytical skills
Strong budgeting and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning
Demonstrated success building relationships with customers and teammates
Experience executing development programs in an agile environment
Experience developing Estimates to Complete/Estimates at Completion (ETC/EAC)
Ability to effectively communicate when briefing Leidos and NASA senior leadership
Technical knowledge across one or more of the following: Network Solutions (LAN, WAN, SDA, SD-WAN); Data Center Technologies (Virtualization, Capacity Management, Data Backup); Cloud-based Architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP); Collaboration Services (Conferencing, VoIP)
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance ranging from a Public Trust, at minimum, up to a Top Secret clearance, as required