Maritime Undersea Technology Specialist

Overview

The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, technical, and customer-focused Maritime Undersea Technology Specialist to join the Leidos team in Suitland, MD. This role supports US Navy Intelligence by providing expert analysis on existing and future undersea system capabilities, industry technology development, and operational methodologies. You will support a multidisciplinary team developing advanced maritime technologies, from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Analysis will cover domestic and international undersea technology systems (manned & unmanned vehicles, underwater navigation systems, acoustic & optical imaging systems), and may include research and attendance at selected maritime technology conferences, briefing senior leadership, and engagement with national and international partners on maritime technology. Leidos’ Maritime Systems Division is a leader in C4

ISR technologies, delivering mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms.

• Make an Impact:
  Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Work with Experts:
  Collaborate with a top-tier team of analysts, engineers, and scientists.
• Shape the Future:
  Influence the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies.

The candidate shall possess expertise in underwater technologies to conduct all-source intelligence analysis focused on existing and emerging maritime technology capabilities.

• Unmanned undersea vehicles
• Manned submersibles
• Seafloor imaging sensors (acoustic & optical)
• Undersea vehicle navigation and positioning

• Possess expertise in analyzing capabilities, readiness, and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.
• Document analysis and assessments in various memoranda, technical reports, and/or briefings to be presented to the customer and/or designated customer audiences.
• Attend designated underwater technology conferences (nominally 3x per year) and collect pertinent information as directed.
• Conference attendance details documented in a trip report highlighting collection opportunities and significant information and materials obtained (e.g., technical research papers, brochures).

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years working as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technician.
• Current TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility
• Ability to brief senior leaders and customers without the support of a manager in attendance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Background in foreign maritime analysis.
• Knowledge of deep-sea technology industry, ocean systems engineering, and deep-sea operations a plus.

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 no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range $92,300.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Details of compensation consider responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements (if any), or applicable laws. 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  Pay and benefits, and security notices follow standard company policy. 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.