Senior Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical leader responsible for shaping engineering strategy and driving execution for large-scale Agile development programs.
• Lead the technical transformation of next-generation flight service and air traffic management systems for the FAA.
• Establish technical roadmaps and engineering execution frameworks involving cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development.
• Proactively identify technical risks, drive mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment between technical delivery and customer priorities.
• Lead large cross-functional engineering organizations and guide technical decision-making to ensure successful program outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 15–20 years of relevant experience or a Doctorate with 13–16 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing complex technical program plans and schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in risk identification, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Proven ability to lead and align large cross-functional engineering teams around strategic goals.
• Demonstrated leadership of formal FAA test programs.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large Scaled Agile (SAFe) development organizations.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based technical solutions.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, or flight services.
• Experience supporting FAA modernization or mission-critical aviation systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement options.

About the Company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos employs 47,000 global employees dedicated to solving the world's most complex challenges.