Chief Systems Engineering & Architecture Director

Leidos seeks a Chief Engineer to lead complex IT and systems engineering programs supporting national security, health, and critical infrastructure clients. In this mission-driven, collaborative role, you will own technical strategy, architecture, and integration for secure, scalable solutions. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with security and quality standards, and drive innovation and digital modernization. Partner with customers and program leaders to shape requirements, manage technical risks, and deliver high-impact outcomes in a flexible, learning-focused environment., * Lead end-to-end technical strategy and architecture for complex IT and systems engineering programs

• Oversee design, integration, and deployment of secure, scalable solutions for government and commercial clients
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor senior engineers
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and stakeholders to define requirements and roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with security, quality, and regulatory standards across all deliverables
• Drive innovation, technology selection, and modernization initiatives to enhance mission outcomes
• Manage technical risks, trade studies, and system performance optimization
• Support proposals, technical volumes, and customer briefings for new business pursuits

• Systems engineering
• IT architecture
• Enterprise solution design
• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Systems integration
• Requirements engineering
• Risk management and trade studies
• Technical leadership
• Proposal and technical writing