Engineering Program Manager - Sustaining Programs

Description

Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions operation is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Program Manager (supporting commercial products) to join our innovative engineering team to work to make travel safer and more efficient on a global level. The Engineering Program Manager will work directly with Engineering, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Product Management teams to support existing commercial products. The role includes understanding both internal and external customer requirements, developing comprehensive program plans and driving execution to meet the schedule and budget. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Program Manager with a background in sustaining engineering, product development and passion for product engineering design and development projects. The work spans hardware and software solutions within a dynamic, diverse and highly collaborative product support and development environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

The Engineering Program Manager key responsibilities :

Drive all programmatic aspects of sustaining projects across engineering, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing and product line management

Responsible for project plans, schedules, risk assessment and budgets

Lead the cross functional team for the established EOL process

Lead program meetings, technical meetings and program reviews

Prioritize team efforts to meet the program schedule

Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals

Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders

Be able to explain technical challenges and risks to a non-technical audience

Basic Qualifications :

Previous experience as a program manager involving sustaining engineering; hardware and software development

BS / BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar and 8+ years of experience.

Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, stakeholder at each phase of project, documentation, and testing

Position requires working knowledge in Engineering to be able to work with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Highly motivated, resourceful, creative solution finder, and team player

US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications :

PMP certification

Experience with Agile software development practice

Experience working with teams on product development of algorithms, imaging systems or trace analysis systems, software and network solutions

Hands-on design engineering experience with the development, and production of electronics equipment for use in medical devices, government security and / or military applications, or similar

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 20, 2025

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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission () .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER : R-00169012

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer / disability / vet.