Lead Combat Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Combat Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Combat Systems Engineer
Join Leidos as a Lead Combat Systems Engineer in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, driving innovation for the Sea Dagger naval combat platform. Leverage your defence maritime expertise to lead design, integration, and delivery of cutting-edge combat systems.
Role Overview
Report to the Maritime Chief Engineer, spearheading Combat System implementation with a focus on Agentic AI, autonomous systems, StrikeNet, and C4ISR integration. Collaborate with military stakeholders, partners, and teams to ensure compliance, innovation, and Royal Navy acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead combat system rollout including StrikeNet, ATAK, communications, navigation, CMS, and IPMS.
- Define and build compute infrastructure for the Combat System.
- Develop requirements and support trials for platform acceptance.
- Engage stakeholders to validate solutions and shape technical roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD; conduct trade studies and reviews.
- Provide governance across maritime engineering deliveries.
- Innovate with AI, uncrewed systems, and advanced technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Extensive maritime combat systems experience.
- Naval platforms knowledge (ships, UAVs/USVs, StrikeNet).
- Technical governance and design authority expertise.
- Systems engineering (15288), MBSE, architecture tools proficiency.
- SC clearance eligible (UK Citizen, BPSS to start).
Desirable Skills
- NATO/multinational programs experience.
- Shipbuilding, ILS, sustainment knowledge.
- AI/autonomy in maritime applications.
Why Leidos?
Thrive in a passionate, united team inspired to make a difference. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, career support, and a collaborative culture promoting work-life balance. Security: BPSS to start, SC required.
Locations
- Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary
75,000 - 95,000 GBP / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Combat Systems Engineeringintermediate
- Maritime C2 and Combat Management Systemsintermediate
- C4ISR Integrationintermediate
- Agentic AI and Autonomous Systemsintermediate
- Systems Engineering Lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)intermediate
- MBSE and Digital Twin Conceptsintermediate
- Architecture Frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF)intermediate
- Sparx EA and Cameo Toolsintermediate
- Cybersecurity and Safety Standards (DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD)intermediate
- Stakeholder Management and Technical Leadershipintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering (experience)
- Proven experience in Combat Systems Engineering in defence maritime domain (experience)
- Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, UAVs/USVs, StrikeNet) (experience)
- Experience in technical governance and Combat System design authority (experience)
- UK Citizen with BPSS clearance to start and SC clearance for role (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of platform combat system including StrikeNet, ATAK, CMS, and IPMS for Sea Dagger
- Define, select, and build compute stack for Combat System
- Generate and accept user/system requirements for Combat System
- Engage stakeholders, partners, and subcontractors to validate solutions and influence roadmaps
- Ensure compliance with military standards, conduct trade studies, and support design reviews
- Provide governance and oversight for engineering delivery and integration
- Stay current on emerging technologies like AI, uncrewed systems, and advanced comms
Benefits
- general: Flexible work from home dependent on business demands
- general: Collaborative culture with support for career goals
- general: Meaningful careers focused on customer success
- general: Healthy work-life balance
- general: Professional development and engaging employment package
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Lead Combat Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead Combat Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Combat Systems Engineer
Join Leidos as a Lead Combat Systems Engineer in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, driving innovation for the Sea Dagger naval combat platform. Leverage your defence maritime expertise to lead design, integration, and delivery of cutting-edge combat systems.
Role Overview
Report to the Maritime Chief Engineer, spearheading Combat System implementation with a focus on Agentic AI, autonomous systems, StrikeNet, and C4ISR integration. Collaborate with military stakeholders, partners, and teams to ensure compliance, innovation, and Royal Navy acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead combat system rollout including StrikeNet, ATAK, communications, navigation, CMS, and IPMS.
- Define and build compute infrastructure for the Combat System.
- Develop requirements and support trials for platform acceptance.
- Engage stakeholders to validate solutions and shape technical roadmaps.
- Ensure adherence to DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD; conduct trade studies and reviews.
- Provide governance across maritime engineering deliveries.
- Innovate with AI, uncrewed systems, and advanced technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Extensive maritime combat systems experience.
- Naval platforms knowledge (ships, UAVs/USVs, StrikeNet).
- Technical governance and design authority expertise.
- Systems engineering (15288), MBSE, architecture tools proficiency.
- SC clearance eligible (UK Citizen, BPSS to start).
Desirable Skills
- NATO/multinational programs experience.
- Shipbuilding, ILS, sustainment knowledge.
- AI/autonomy in maritime applications.
Why Leidos?
Thrive in a passionate, united team inspired to make a difference. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, career support, and a collaborative culture promoting work-life balance. Security: BPSS to start, SC required.
Locations
- Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary
75,000 - 95,000 GBP / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Combat Systems Engineeringintermediate
- Maritime C2 and Combat Management Systemsintermediate
- C4ISR Integrationintermediate
- Agentic AI and Autonomous Systemsintermediate
- Systems Engineering Lifecycle (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)intermediate
- MBSE and Digital Twin Conceptsintermediate
- Architecture Frameworks (MODAF, NAF, TOGAF)intermediate
- Sparx EA and Cameo Toolsintermediate
- Cybersecurity and Safety Standards (DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD)intermediate
- Stakeholder Management and Technical Leadershipintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering (experience)
- Proven experience in Combat Systems Engineering in defence maritime domain (experience)
- Strong understanding of naval platforms (surface ships, UAVs/USVs, StrikeNet) (experience)
- Experience in technical governance and Combat System design authority (experience)
- UK Citizen with BPSS clearance to start and SC clearance for role (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of platform combat system including StrikeNet, ATAK, CMS, and IPMS for Sea Dagger
- Define, select, and build compute stack for Combat System
- Generate and accept user/system requirements for Combat System
- Engage stakeholders, partners, and subcontractors to validate solutions and influence roadmaps
- Ensure compliance with military standards, conduct trade studies, and support design reviews
- Provide governance and oversight for engineering delivery and integration
- Stay current on emerging technologies like AI, uncrewed systems, and advanced comms
Benefits
- general: Flexible work from home dependent on business demands
- general: Collaborative culture with support for career goals
- general: Meaningful careers focused on customer success
- general: Healthy work-life balance
- general: Professional development and engaging employment package
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