Leidos [Defense Systems] has an opening for an Senior Maritime Systems Solution Architect.  As Leidos focuses on the development of transformational maritime warfighting capabilities, it is critical to identify, develop, and transition discriminating technologies and capabilities within the enterprise. The preference is for this position to be based out of one of the following Leidos locations:  Reston, VA, Arlington, VA, or San Diego, CA.Primary Responsibilities. The Advanced Maritime Systems Solution Architect will be responsible for identifying and driving the development and application of innovative solutions for our maritime business area, particularly leveraging customer funded R&amp;D from such organizations as ONR, NAVSEA, NRL, and DARPA.Establish and maintain relationships with customers such as NAVSEA, ONR, NRL, USSOCOM, and OSD to convey how Leidos’ emerging technologies will critically enable next generation warfighting capabilities. Support development and refinement of Leidos’ business strategy to align with customer priorities.Oversee the capture and shaping strategy for critical maritime programs and assist other pursuits as appropriate.Oversee and collaborate on creation of ideas for new seedlings and programs with organizations such as ONR, NRL, and DARPA.Grow and maintain relationships with strategic sources and partners, renowned universities, and research institutions to increase learning and teaming opportunities, sponsor research projects that take Leidos solutions to the next level, and where possible, showcase novel Leidos technologies and solutions both internally and externally.Basic Qualifications. <ul><li>Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience or PhD and 13+ years of experience. Degrees in engineering or scientific discipline with expertise in areas such as signal processing, simulation, platforms, phenomenology, and sensors.</li><li>Work experience relating to science, technology, research, and experience developing capabilities, products, and technology with military or intelligence utility.</li><li>Must have a Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.</li><li>Prior technical roles within contractor or government R&amp;D organizations with increasing duties and responsibilities over time and experience with S&amp;T / R&amp;D customers such as ONR, AFRL, DARPA, and IARPA. Intimate knowledge of government business models and interrelationships between US Navy S&amp;T/R&amp;D and the intelligence community.</li><li>Experience capturing/executing R&amp;D programs as a principal investigator or program manager for one of the government S&amp;T/R&amp;D customers.</li><li>Experience in one or more technology areas including: satellite systems, electronic warfare, ELINT/SIGINT collection and processing, ground sensors, advanced radar systems, airborne/spaceborne IR sensors, hypersonic weapons, survivability, CBRN sensing, ATR, multi-/hyper-spectral EO systems, AI/ML, data analytics, autonomous systems, HEL/HPM directed energy systems, advanced computing technology, guidance and control, communications systems, software engineering, conducting flight and other field tests, hydrodynamics and maritime systems, and sonar systems.</li><li>Experience assessing, quantifying, and mitigating risk in project development and execution.</li><li>Experience with technology and business strategy formation, performance management, and Defense industry best practices.</li><li>Experience developing technology/strategy/investment roadmaps.</li><li>Experience overseeing IRaD programs and portfolios.</li><li>Program management experience with large programs.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills to include public speaking skills.</li><li>Ability to influence and persuade others, as well as handle difficult negotiations requiring a well-developed sense of strategy.</li><li>Ability to mentor, lead, grow and promote technical talent.</li><li>Significant experience supporting capture activities to include chairing/participating in Gate Reviews, writing specific sections of proposals, and providing technical guidance for solution development.</li><li>Approximately 25% travel is required.</li><li>25% remote telework is acceptable.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications. <ul><li>Experience evaluating technical proposals.</li><li>Top Secret security clearance or higher.</li><li>PMP certification.</li></ul>At Leidos, we don’t want someone who fits the mold—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.<h2></h2><h2></h2><h2>Original Posting:</h2>September 2, 2025<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><h2>Pay Range:</h2>Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00The 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 (but are not limited to) 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.

Leidos Holdings

Senior Maritime Systems Solution Architect

Leidos Holdings