ASW Analyst/Trainer
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
- Engineering
- Full-time
- Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Naval Simulation
- Sonar Systems
The ASW Analyst/Trainer at Leidos is responsible for developing, operating, and evaluating high-fidelity naval simulation and training systems focused on Anti-Submarine Warfare. This role involves working closely with US Navy personnel and technical teams to ensure the proper functioning and deployment of advanced sonar and acoustic trainers. Candidates typically have extensive military experience in sonar operations and contribute to enhancing naval training capabilities through cutting-edge technology and system analysis.
Description
Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!
Ready to break away from the ordinary and dive into an extraordinary career? At Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, we’re not just building systems—we’re revolutionizing the future of naval simulation, training, and analysis for the US Navy. Imagine being part of a team where your work directly redefines naval capabilities. That’s the Leidos experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Forget the cookie-cutter corporate gig. Here, every day is a new adventure. You’ll be at the cutting edge, working with state-of-the-art tech to shape naval training systems like CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer and ATET - ASW Tactical Employment Trainer. As a Analyst/Trainer, you’ll participate in planning activities for high fidelity, supercomputing based, acoustic trainer development and deployment; you will become the SME for the operation, testing, and evaluation of trainer capabilities; you will install and turnover trainer systems to the US Navy, and you will interact with internal developers as well as external tactical development team members, US Navy schoolhouse personnel, and military and civilian DoD customers to ensure that trainer systems operate properly and meet requirements.
WATCH:
CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJKsFhBp30
Your Impact
Your work won’t just sit on a shelf. It’ll be front and center, shaping the trajectory of naval operations. Plus, you’ll get the chance to travel to strategic locations like San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and future international installations immersing yourself in the real-world impact of your creations.
We’re Looking for Innovators Like You
Did you enjoy your time in the Navy and would like to continue that type of work? Perfect. If you’re a whiz in acoustics, training, oceanography, or sonar systems, you’re exactly who we need.
What’s in It for You?
Stability & Growth: Join one of the longest-running Leidos contracts, spanning over 30 years. Enjoy extensive career mobility and professional growth.
Flexibility: Early bird or night owl? Work the hours that suit you, whether starting at 5 am or wrapping up at 4 am.
Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful projects with systems going into production within six months. Your work matters here.
Overtime Compensation: Any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek are compensated at straight time rates.
Required Education:
• Education: High school diploma with significant subject matter work experience obtained through a Surface Ship ASW-related ST tour.
Required Experience:
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Interim Secret security clearance required to begin employment.
• Background: Must have 6+ years experience obtained through prior related military experience, and demonstrate the skills and capabilities to successfully execute the duties and responsibilities of this position
• Skills: Must have specific subject matter expertise in SQQ-89 (ACB13 or newer) Sonar system operations; must be comfortable working directly with technical personnel and conducting system testing; must be a flexible, positive and energetic team player, able to work successfully in a team environment.
Desired Experience:
• Education: B.S./B.A. degree, continuing education in a technical domain
• Skills: Acoustic Intelligence experience
• Tools: Experience with Atlassian Products, MS Office products
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status 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 at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
December 4, 2025For 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The 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
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.
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