Undersea Technology Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate shall possess expertise in undersea technologies in order to conduct all-source intelligence analysis focused on analyzing and reporting existing and emerging maritime technology capabilities. Knowledge/expertise in the following underwater systems/technologies is essential:

•    Unmanned undersea vehicles

•    Manned submersibles

•    Seafloor imaging sensors (acoustic & optical)

•    Undersea vehicle navigation and positioning

What You’ll Need

•    Possess expertise in analyzing capabilities, readiness and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.

•    Document analysis and assessments in various memorandum, 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.

•    Details of conference attendance shall be documented within a trip report highlighting the collection opportunities and significant elements of information acquired including technical research papers, brochures or other media acquired during conference attendance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with awareness of maritime technology or an associates degree with 5 years relevant experience
• Current TS/SCI or TS w/SCI eligibility, current CI polygraph a plus.
• Ability to work at customer site in Suitland, Maryland.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and customers without the support of a manager in attendance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Awareness of undersea technology, ocean systems engineering, and deep-sea operations a plus.

Additional

Candidate will undergo additional job-specific training once hired.

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Original Posting:

September 30, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.