Senior Airborne ISR Payload Systems Engineer

About the role

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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the customer in the research, evaluation, development, procurement, integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne collection payload systems.
• Support management of a portfolio of programs, including:
  • Monitoring technical, schedule, and cost performance.
  • Analyzing technical alternatives and supporting risk‑management activities.
  • Reviewing program expenditures and invoices against approved spend plans.
  • Supporting development of future‑year program budget requests.
• Support management of payload equipment, including:
  • Tracking equipment installations across airborne platforms.
  • Ensuring equipment purchases and deliveries align with operator need dates.
  • Maintaining property tracking and accountability as equipment is procured, repaired, or retired.
  • Planning and coordinating movement of hardware and personnel in support of operations.
• Develop strategies and plans that leverage emerging technologies and innovative TTPs/CONOPS to increase customer agility and mission capability.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (mandatory).
• 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 support technical and programmatic activities with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel CONUS approximately 5–8%.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in or directing airborne range testing.
• Programmatic experience managing subcontractors or vendors.