Description

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Testbed Construction Engineer/Quality Assurance SME in Albuquerque, NM as part of our Counter-WMD Weapons and Capabilities Systems Engineering and Integration Team, supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Primary responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on testbed construction activities. Specific duties include the following:

• Monitor testbed / test article / test tunnel / test support facilities construction activities and submit reports to DTRA/RD-TSTM via the contracting officer’s representative (COR) on matters related to schedule updates, work in progress, potential issues and resolutions, Quality Assurance and performance of the contract.
• Gather all pertinent information on behalf of the Government while monitoring a construction project. Submit daily/weekly/monthly reports and make recommendations to address any issues concerning schedule, safety, engineering and Quality Assurance.

Required Skills, Education, Clearance and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters and 2+ prior relevant experience OR 4+ years additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) License.
• US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Control for Contractors certification.
• OSHA 30 hour certification or EM-385 40 hour certification.
• Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is a MUST.

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• Prior support to DTRA RD-TS or RD-CXW.
• Construction management experience.

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:
August 25, 2025
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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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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