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Summary: Leidos is seeking a Payload Architect to lead the technical development of space-based sensing solutions, focusing on electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors and related advanced engineering. Highlights: 1. Lead technical development of space-based sensing solutions 2. Focus on innovative electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor development 3. Opportunity to make an impact in national security challenges Apply Now Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovive solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dediced to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and opere sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospial and da analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operions support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Are you looking to make an impact in developing space-based sensing capabilities th help solve nional security challenges? The Prolifered Space Systems Division within the Leidos Space Business Area currently has an opening for a Payload Architect to work in our San Diego, CA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to design, build and test of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) payloads where Leidos is transforming the payload solutions for the future. The Payload Architect leads the detailed technical development of space-based sensing solutions throughout the lifecycle of programs from conceptual design thought production. This is a dynamic, challenging opportunity to lead the production of integred sensor technologies th are highly capable, fieldable, and scalable. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for applied research and advanced engineering in the development of new electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, components, and subassemblies. On a project basis, directs and coordines all activities necessary to complete major projects requiring a wide variety of technical skills. Organizes and reviews technical effort, documention and deliverables on contracts in conjunction with program management staff. Serves as the technical lead for assigned EO/IR system proposals and assists in developing and screening research and development proposals within the department. Assists managers in identifying and evaluing company technical capabilities which will help strengthen proposals, key technologies, and investment stregies directed toward company growth. Assists in evaluing technical capabilities of prospective and existing employees. Recognized authority in the design, assembly, test, and operion of space-based EO/IR sensors. Communicion skills necessary to advise, counsel, and/or guide people on complex technical mters. Success is highly dependent upon the level and proficiency of communicion/writing skills. Basic Qualificions Master's Degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Ph.D. with 13+ years of prior relevant experience. Must be a US citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Specialized experience includes the use of structured analysis, design methodologies and/or design tools in the development and implemention of large projects and experience leading EO/IR sensor assembly, integrion and test. The successful candide should be a creive problem solver and demonstre a broad ranging technical management and team development experience encompassing: Electro-optical multispectral and hyperspectral imaging sensors for ground, airborne and space applicions Visible and infrared focal plane array and photo-detector technology Process and system development Failure and reliability engineering Risk analysis and management Preferred Qualificions Active Top Secret Security Clearance If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: May 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, 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 innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Da Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-reled informion during any part of the employment applicion 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 communice with you through emails th are genered by the Leidos.com automed system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos th asks for payment-reled informion or any other personal informion (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediely by emailing us 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-Discriminion All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Apply Now
