Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...

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Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...
Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...
Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...
Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...
Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the ...
Digital Engineer
$107K - $195K/yr
The Digital Engineering position is responsible for supporting the research, design, development ... At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We ...
Digital Engineer
$107K - $195K/yr
The Digital Engineering position is responsible for supporting the research, design, development ... At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We ...
Digital Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$107K - $195K/yr
The Digital Engineering position is responsible for supporting the research, design, development ... At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We ...
Digital Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$107K - $195K/yr
The Digital Engineering position is responsible for supporting the research, design, development ... At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We ...
Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Dayton, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO ... with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models. At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We ...
Mechanical Modeling Engineer
Dayton, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO ... with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models. At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We ...
Mechanical Modeling Engineer
$87K - $157K/yr
Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO ... with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models. At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We ...
Mechanical Modeling Engineer
$87K - $157K/yr
Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO ... with 3D CAD Intelligence Community models. At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects ... This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects ... This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project ...
Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two ...
Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two ...
Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$59K - $106K/yr
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two ...
Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$59K - $106K/yr
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with two ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$73K - $132K/yr
Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes. Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor's in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four ...
Software Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Software Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Software Engineer
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Software Engineer
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Signature Modeling Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$57K - $104K/yr
Leidos currently has an exciting opening for a signatures modeling engineer to work in our ... Radar Cross Section (RCS) design familiarity * Knowledge of antenna design principals, array ...
Signature Modeling Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$57K - $104K/yr
Leidos currently has an exciting opening for a signatures modeling engineer to work in our ... Radar Cross Section (RCS) design familiarity * Knowledge of antenna design principals, array ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$73K - $132K/yr
The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects ... This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project ...
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$73K - $132K/yr
The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects ... This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project ...
Software Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Software Engineer
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$87K - $157K/yr
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in ... Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of national defense, and ...
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$92K - $166K/yr
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$92K - $166K/yr
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Dayton, OH · On-site
$92K - $166K/yr
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
Dayton, OH · On-site
$92K - $166K/yr
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients. * Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
Leidos Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Leidos?
What makes Leidos an attractive place to work?
Do workers at Leidos get paid breaks?
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Does Leidos pay people when they’re sick?
35% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
At Leidos, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from Leidos affordable enough for their workers?
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Leidos?
98% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 44% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers at Leidos worry about hours?
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do Leidos workers get to choose the shifts they work?
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
How easy is it for Leidos workers to change shifts?
79% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Leidos?
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do Leidos managers change schedules at the last minute?
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do jobs at Leidos spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Leidos?
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is a Leidos job good for students?
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at Leidos good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
87% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Leidos feel treated with respect by their managers?
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Leidos get to take their breaks without interruption?
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Leidos?
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Leidos enjoy their jobs?
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Leidos recommend working with their team?
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Leidos?
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Leidos?
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people think Leidos’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
69% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Leidos is doing?
68% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Leidos rating
8.4
Based on 149 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
67th of 487 rated business services
Job description
Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid SATCOM Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight in support of the C3HST Program. The selected candidate will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for the program's systems architecture, technical baseline, engineering strategy, and lifecycle execution of advanced Hybrid SATCOM capabilities supporting Department of Defense customers.
Working in partnership with the Program Manager, the Chief Engineer will lead engineering activities across the full acquisition lifecycle-from Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), requirements development, and prototyping through integration, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), production, fielding, sustainment, and modernization. The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership for an integrated engineering organization consisting of Leidos engineers, subcontractors, OEMs, and strategic industry partners, ensuring engineering excellence, architectural integrity, and delivery of secure, resilient, MOSA-compliant Hybrid SATCOM solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the senior technical authority for the C3HST Program, establishing and maintaining the system architecture, technical baseline, engineering governance, and technical execution strategy across the full acquisition lifecycle.
- Lead systems engineering activities across the complete acquisition lifecycle, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), requirements development, architecture definition, rapid prototyping, engineering development, integration, verification, validation, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), production readiness, fielding, sustainment, and technology modernization.
- Develop resilient Hybrid SATCOM architectures integrating military and commercial SATCOM, multi-orbit communications (LEO, MEO, GEO), secure networking, mission management, and cloud-enabled capabilities using Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and open architecture standards including SOSA™, OpenVPX, FACE, CMOSS, and related frameworks.
- Conduct technical trade studies, architecture assessments, technology evaluations, and engineering planning while establishing technical roadmaps, reference architectures, and interface standards that ensure solutions are secure, interoperable, scalable, manufacturable, supportable, and aligned with customer mission requirements.
- Partner with the Program Manager to ensure successful execution of technical objectives while balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, risk, and mission requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight of an integrated engineering organization consisting of Leidos engineers, subcontractors, OEMs, and strategic industry partners, ensuring alignment with program objectives, interface requirements, engineering standards, and technical best practices.
- Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR, and customer milestone reviews), oversee technical risk, configuration management, interface control, and engineering quality while mentoring engineering staff and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers, engineering organizations, subcontractors, OEMs, and strategic industry partners, translating operational mission requirements into executable engineering solutions.
- Lead laboratory integration, interoperability testing, production readiness activities, operational demonstrations, and technical milestone reviews while ensuring compliance with DoD systems engineering processes, cybersecurity requirements, RMF, Zero Trust principles, and applicable open architecture standards.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level technical briefings, architecture reviews, engineering status updates, and technical recommendations while resolving complex technical challenges throughout the program lifecycle.
- Provide technical subject matter expertise in support of customer engagements, technical interchange meetings, and strategic growth initiatives as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting DoD or national security programs (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Technical Director, or equivalent technical leadership role supporting complex defense or aerospace programs.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations consisting of internal engineering teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and industry partners.
- Demonstrated experience serving as the technical authority across the acquisition lifecycle, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), prototyping, Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), production, fielding, and sustainment.
- Strong background in Hybrid SATCOM, SATCOM, C4ISR, communications systems, networking, systems integration, or related defense technologies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and open architecture standards including SOSA™, OpenVPX, FACE, CMOSS, or comparable DoD open systems frameworks.
- Experience managing technical baselines, engineering risks, interface control, and technical performance while interacting with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as required to support customer and program activities.
- Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, SSC, AFLCMC, DISA, or other DoD SATCOM organizations.
- Experience supporting programs spanning Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Full-Rate Production (FRP), and lifecycle sustainment.
- Experience with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile, DevSecOps, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), and digital thread methodologies.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 13, 2026
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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
About Leidos
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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 practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Reston, VA, US