Chief Engineer

Leidos; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead and manage a technical team in Reston, Virginia. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of ATM solutions and collaborating on new technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, project management, and a degree in engineering. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering roles related to testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with complex technical deliveries in Air Traffic Management.
• Experience in technical decision making and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical staff to impact portfolio results.
• Contribute to strategic project and program goals.
• Recommend new technical solutions and standards.

Skills

Technical Planning & Management

Requirements Management & Analysis

Systems Integration & Architecting

Test Engineering

Data Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Engineer – Leidos

Overview

Leidos has pioneered air traffic control systems for over 50 years, managing 75% of US air traffic and 60% of world traffic. Our UK Air Traffic Management support began with NATS and now focuses on modernizing ATM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or manage technical staff with significant impact on portfolio results.
• Drive delivery and operation, contributing to strategic project/programme goals.
• Recommend and collaborate on new technical solutions and/or standards.
• Guide the technical team to deliver on Leidos commitments.

Core Skills & Behaviours

• Drive delivery by shaping and encouraging the team.
• Experience in complex technical deliveries in Air Traffic Management.
• Break down technical deliveries into manageable parts.
• Lifecycle methodologies, technical governance, and solutions in ATM.
• Knowledge of current ATM systems and future industry direction.
• Systems engineering, requirements management, and Model‑Based Systems Engineering.
• Large‑scale integrations, service‑oriented architecture, and key technologies.
• Technical advocate, self‑learner, and inspirational leader.

Required Skills

• Concept of Operations Development
• Test Engineering
• Requirements Management & Analysis
• Excel Wheel
• Microsoft Visio & Office
• Technical Planning & Management
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Data Architecture, Performance Analysis, Configuration Management
• Modelling and Simulation, Trade Studies
• Technical Decision Making, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
• Systems Integration & Architecting

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• Engineering – Testing and Quality Assurance
• Engineering – System Integration
• Engineering – Systems

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: £74,700.00 – £98,300.00.

Benefits include: Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), and flexible benefits such as life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We provide equal access to opportunities and resources.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Contact

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