Senior Project Engineer

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Tampa, FL
90K-162K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Senior Project Engineer leads and manages major engineering tasks, providing oversight in systems engineering, project execution, and resource management for defense projects.
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The National Security Sector technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior Project Engineer supporting the STATS program at Tampa, Florida. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include: 
The Senior Project Engineer will be a Key Personnel supporting a DEVCOM C5ISR customer to serve as a project lead and engineer and be responsible for providing oversight and guidance to a variety of major engineering tasks and projects under the TO, including Systems Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS) tasks and projects. The Senior Project Engineer shall serve as an interface and POC with the DoD TPOC and other Government representatives at the technical and project level. The Senior Project Engineer shall support major project operations by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, and monitoring and reporting progress. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage acquisition and employment of the major project resources. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage and control financial, technical, and administrative aspects of the major projects with respect to contract requirements at the project level.

Clearance Required:

  • Must possess an active TS clearance and be SCI-eligible at the time of proposal submission.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and 10 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Must possess a minimum of 10 years’ recent Federal Government project management experience, specializing in the planning and management of multiple projects in systems engineering, development, assessments, integration, and sustainment.

  • Must possess 3 years of experience with DoD policies pertaining to program management and fiscal planning.

  • Must possess an active TS clearance and be SCI-eligible at the time of proposal submission.

Preferred Qualification

  • Master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution in one or more of the following disciplines: engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related project management field.

  • Active PMI Project Management Professional certification, FAC P/PM, or DAWIA Program Management certification.

Original Posting:April 23, 2025

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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The 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.

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The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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