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Senior Autonomy Engineer at Leidos - ApplyBlast

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Leidos

4 months ago

3.9 on Glassdoor

Huntsville, AL

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

0 applicants

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About this role

A Senior Technical Lead and Program Manager at Leidos drives the development and deployment of cutting-edge autonomy and navigation technologies for unmanned systems in contested environments. This role combines technical expertise in guidance, navigation, and control with program management skills to lead engineering teams and serve as the primary interface for government customers like DARPA and the Air Force. The position involves managing full-stack autonomous system lifecycles, conducting field test campaigns, and supporting high-stakes business development activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead and program manager for multiple autonomy and navigation programs
Act as primary customer interface for technical discussions and field demonstrations
Lead the design and implementation of full-stack autonomous systems from integration to deployment
Manage program schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation for concurrent engineering efforts
Lead and participate in field test campaigns including UAV flight tests

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or RoboticsMaster’s degree in engineering or computer scienceU.S. CitizenEligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance8+ years experience with a Bachelor’s or 6+ years with a Master’s

About Leidos

leidos.com

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1969

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Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology company that delivers solutions at the intersection of national security, health, and critical infrastructure, serving defense, federal government, intelligence, and commercial markets. With a global workforce of approximately 47,000, the company provides capabilities across AI, cybersecurity, digital modernization, mission software, space, maritime, managed health, and energy infrastructure. Leidos partners with government agencies and large enterprises to deliver mission-critical innovations that address complex national and global challenges.