Description
The Maritime Solution Systems Portfolio (MSS) within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly capable Test Engineering Manager to join the Leidos team in Lynnwood, WA or Poulsbo to lead a test engineering team in the support of a series of maritime products. The scope of the business activities within this portfolio includes underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, supporting information technology & engineering services for complex maritime applications, development and support of underwater data acquisition and telemetry systems for distributed sensors for ISR, IPOE, SSW and platform signature measurement.
The Test Engineering Manager will lead a team of test engineers providing input into the requirements and design development to ensure testability during the verification and validation testing of products and systems. The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of system validation testing including validating the system performance, maintainability, training and logistic support plans. The Test Engineering manager will provide the voice of the user and customer to the Engineer team during the system design and requirements definition phase.
The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is an industry leader in developing, applying, and advancing the state-of-the-art processing technologies for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems including distributed netted sensor systems, communications systems, positioning systems, tactical decision systems, and autonomous unmanned platforms. Leidos maritime systems addresses complex mission requirements and pioneer impressive firsts in the application of advanced signal processing solutions to the full range of maritime missions. The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio includes an outstanding team of engineers, technicians, and scientists, located geographically throughout the US in both Leidos, customer, and work from home locations, each supporting a broad range of activities ranging from advanced prototype development for DARPA, ONR and other S&T customers to support for ongoing Navy missions. The successful applicant will become part of a world class team that is a recognized leader in maritime systems development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for the test engineering team across a portfolio of products
• Lead technical thought on product validation
• Communication of customer needs
• Ensuring design for testability focus throughout design development
• Provide input into system design, derivation and development of subsystem requirements
• Provide technical mentorship and subject manner expertise to the electrical engineering team
• Supervisor and provide tasking for the test engineering team in coordination with the program managers to meet program requirements, schedule and cost
• Active participation in the Business Capture Process to include writing, designing, and reviewing proposal material.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and/or master’s degree in engineering, from an accredited college.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in subsea maritime programs that include software and electro-mechanical systems.
• 3+ years of experience in operation or testing of UUV systems
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, requires US CItizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading the design, development, and integration subsea maritime systems.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015.
• Exposure to program management responsibilities for DoD programs. Including program execution, contract negotiations, financial, and subcontractor management.
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing.
• Experienced with UUVs, payloads, and deployed subsea systems.

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• Responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for the test engineering team across a portfolio of products
• Lead technical thought on product validation
• Communication of customer needs
• Ensuring design for testability focus throughout design development
• Provide input into system design, derivation and development of subsystem requirements
• Provide technical mentorship and subject manner expertise to the electrical engineering team
• Supervisor and provide tasking for the test engineering team in coordination with the program managers to meet program requirements, schedule and cost
• Active participation in the Business Capture Process to include writing, designing, and reviewing proposal material