STAPLE Toolkit (STK) Subject Matter Expert
Company: Leidos
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos’ High Fidelity Simulation Business Area designs and
delivers cutting-edge system-of-systems solutions that power
world-class simulation, training, and analysis products for the
U.S. Navy. In this role, you will leverage your Naval operational
and acoustic expertise to support the design, development, and
delivery of advanced sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs) and
related tools. You will collaborate with software developers,
analysts, and fleet users to ensure tactical realism, operational
relevance, and technical excellence in Leidos’ undersea warfare
products. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly
impact Fleet readiness and undersea dominance by applying your
anti-submarine warfare (ASW) knowledge and acoustic intelligence
(ACINT) experience to real-world mission systems. What You’ll Work
On · Serve as the s ubject matter expert (SME) for the tactical
applicability and usage of the STAPLE Toolkit (STK) . · Participate
in development planning , functional system testing , and p rogram
verification tests (PVTs) at development or fleet facilities. ·
Lead the creation and management of user documentation , including
new STK User Guides and major revisions to Analyst Guides and
training materials. · Support STK-Next Generation ( STK-N) user
interface (UI) / user experience (UX) design and evaluation ,
ensuring user-centered functionality aligned with fleet needs. ·
Conduct training sessions and user demonstrations for fleet users
and senior-level commands. · Collaborate with cross-functional
development teams to ensure operational accuracy in acoustic
models, sensors, and system interfaces. · Prepare and deliver
detailed briefings and analyses to fleet stakeholders and external
organizations. · Provide operational insight into ASW system
performance , sonar data interpretation, and tactical employment
strategies. · Apply project and team management skills to
coordinate tasking, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of
system upgrades, documentation, and training. Primary
Responsibilities · Apply in-depth ASW, acoustic, and oceanographic
knowledge to system design, testing, and evaluation. · Perform
functional and verification testing of sonar decision aid software
across multiple system configurations. · Collaborate with
developers to troubleshoot, verify, and validate system
functionality and user interface improvements. · Lead small project
teams or task elements, providing project management oversight ,
scheduling, and coordination across internal and external
stakeholders. · Develop and maintain training materials, user
guides, and operational procedures . · Interface with government
customers, fleet representatives, and partner organizations to
gather feedback and align capabilities with user needs. · Travel
(up to 25%) to fleet sites or test facilities for demonstrations,
training, and system testing. Basic Qualifications · 12 years of
fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations,
systems, and theory in lieu of degree; OR bachelor’s degree in
mathematics , physics, acoustics, oceanography, or engineering and
10 years of directly related ASW operational experience . ·
Significant at-sea experience evaluating acoustic data . ·
Familiarity with recent undersea warfare tactics , acoustic sensors
, and beamforming principles . · Strong background in ACINT,
acoustic theory, and oceanography . · Experience performing PVTs or
functional system tests . · Demonstrated project or team management
experience , including planning, task delegation, and coordination
across engineering or fleet teams. · Proven ability to build strong
working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. · Active
security clearance . Desired Qualifications · Prior experience
using STK-Next at Fleet commands or as an ACINT rider; and at a
least senior chief of a sonar division . · Experience with STAPLE
Toolkit (STK) or related undersea warfare tactical decision aids. ·
Certified Master Training Specialist (MTS) or previous instructor
experience. · Excellent oral and written communication skills ,
including technical documentation and stakeholder briefings. ·
Experience creating user guides, training materials , and
conducting technical instruction. · Familiarity with software
development processes and user interface (UI/UX) design . ·
Knowledge of Fleet acoustic analysis tools and data processing
methods. 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: March 24, 2026 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.
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