FDE jobs at Leidos

Builds mission-critical technology, engineering, cyber, defense, health, and infrastructure systems for U.S. government, allied, and commercial customers.

Public · About 5,000+ people · Defense, intelligence, civil, health, and government technology services

5 postings, 1 new in the last 30 days7 metrosmedian of posted base ranges $122,000

Updated October 25, 2026

Postings read on October 24, 2026

How Leidos describes FDE work

Leidos · US average

Pre-sales

Evaluation or proposal work before a deal

0% · avg 24%

Well below average

Travel

How often postings mention travel

20% · avg 40%

Well below average

Customer contact

Work done for people outside the company

100% · avg 86%

Above average

Seniority

Senior-level responsibility or above

80% · avg 94%

Below average

Production code

Postings that involve writing production code

80% · avg 80%

About average

0%50%100%

Leidos’ postings involve pre-sales less often than the US average (0% vs 24%) and mention travel less often (20% vs 40%).

Shares leave out postings that say nothing about a measure. Travel counts silence as no mention. Work arrangement is stated in only 2 of 5 postings, so it is not compared. Compare with all US FDE postings and read the method →

Pay at Leidos

Across 5 posted ranges, Leidos’ median sits below $188,000 for senior FDE postings in the US.

Posted base ranges in annual US dollars, from postings that state both ends, each counted at the middle of its range. Bonus, commission and equity are not counted. See how posted pay differs by level, location and travel →