Description
D&I Director/Chief Engineer, SME
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)
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Your greatest work is ahead.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to support the NISSC III program. In this role, you will work with mission-critical systems essential to national defense and national security priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position for a technical leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about engineering excellence, digital transformation, and high‑standards execution in support of National Defense.
If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and innovative engineering environment, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze, develop, and maintain NISSC III sustainment-covered requirements in collaboration with the Government Program Office
Maintain requirements documentation and metadata, including traceability, within a Digital Engineering environment
Collaborate with the Government Program Office to implement and sustain integrated Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes
Coordinate and perform joint Cadence Managed Deliveries (CMD) Program Increment (PI) planning sessions with the System Program Office (SPO) to identify tasks, resource needs, and milestones aligned to SPO-approved priorities
Collaborating with the SPO to conduct Event Managed Deliveries (EMD) Integrated Sustainment Services (ISS) project planning sessions, identifying tasks and milestones and planning resource application
Ensure effective system operator capability for Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP) O&M activities and maintain availability of SISP and SPADOC equipment
Review, validate, and release configuration items—including documents and drawings—while identifying gaps or misrepresentations
Support the Program Office and System Program Office (Government) as directed
Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs); ensure timely submission of required reports
Assist in documenting and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards
Lead, mentor, and guide the entire engineering organization
Perform additional tasks as required to support program success
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire.
Strong desire to grow and learn emerging technologies in the missile early warning domain
Demonstrated experience writing and editing government documentation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated creativity, technical initiative, and resourcefulness
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other document management, engineering, and collaboration tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field with 10+ years of experience
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge, services, and programs
Proven experience managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Deep understanding of software development, engineering, and networking concepts
Experience with Space Force MBSE practices and program elements
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Original Posting:
April 14, 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
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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