Leidos

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Leidos  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Life Cycle Manager to support cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division (USD) This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in remote vehicle systems and maritime sensors that support critical defense and national security missions.

You'll support a multidisciplinary project team developing advanced maritime technologies in a part-time, consulting basis.

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

Why Join Us?

  • Make an Impact Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
  • Lead Innovation Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
  • Work with Experts Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
  • Shape the Future Influence and lead both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation undersea technologies.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development and implementation of life cycle product support and logistical strategies, frameworks, and best practices for key technologies Leidos is developing
  • Provide subject matter expertise in reliability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership analysis
  • Support cross-functional teams in integrating life cycle considerations into design, development, and operations
  • Conduct assessments of current product development and support processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and sustainability
  • Guide root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) efforts
  • Teach leads and engineering team members how to build internal life cycle engineering capability for long-term product support and sustainment.
  • Support and guide the development of documentation, standards, and training materials to support long-term adoption of best practices

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 20+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and product support, with a strong focus on life cycle sustainment for Navy systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in logistics planning, reliability analysis, asset management, and product/system life cycle methodologies
  • Deep knowledge of government and industry standards and tools related to life-cycle support, training, documentation, and repair
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Experience mentoring and developing cross-disciplined technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the US Navy programs, contracts, and mission requirements

Training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal team members

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:

May 27, 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 -

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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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

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 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.

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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