Description

Job Description

Leidos seeks a mid-career to senior-level engineer with an infrared (IR) engineering background to serve as an integral member of a government/contractor team. As an Infrared Engineer, you will work directly with government/contracting organizations supporting operational programs and advanced research to model infrared sensing systems. In this role, you will review acquisition and requirements documents, model IR sensors and optical components, and support life-cycle design and operations.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to address complex technical issues using internal best practices and through collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Experience evaluating infrared sensors and optical technology advancements to address challenging customer requirements.
• Experience supporting high-performing hardware teams with IR/optical designs and concepts.
• Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across all organizational levels.
• Experience solving highly complex problems using a significant application of technical knowledge, such as IR subsystem analysis, signal processing, and IR performance modeling.
• Experience performing IR propagation and interference analysis for design and optimization in challenging electromagnetic environments.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required to be considered for this position. An active TS/SCI with polygraph is highly desired.

Qualifications

Desired:

• Advanced degree in the technical domain
• Experience supporting operations
• Experience in identifying design elements or formulating alternatives to improve the performance of those elements

Required:

• BS and 12 to 15 years relevant experience; or MS with 10 to 13 years relevant experience
• Experience with specific IR technologies, such as:
  • IR optical systems and lenses
  • IR signal processing and image analysis
  • IR laser systems and sources
  • Multispectral and hyperspectral IR imaging
  • IR system integration and calibration

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Original Posting:
December 2, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

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.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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