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Systems Engineer

Leidos

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Public Trust
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IT - Software
Houston, TX (On-Site/Office)

R-00159987

Description

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) team in support of an upcoming NASA exploration project. This position is located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

This position provides systems engineering as NASA continues to evolve systems for exploration missions, including Gateway, lunar surface, Mars transit, and Mars surface missions. This role works closely within a project engineering team as a systems engineer developing and integrating next generation technology into solutions that will enable astronauts and the program to safely execute missions beyond low earth orbit.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Define and manage system requirements, verification and validation activity.
  • Create and deliver systems engineering artifacts such as Concepts of Operations, requirements, traces, allocations.
  • Help define system architecture and system interfaces. Evaluate system characteristics and performance.
  • Support integration efforts and participate in hardware testing.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk and opportunity management. Leverage subject matter experts to execute technical strategy.
  • Work with innovative technology, design and processes developed internally by NASA and externally by leading technology companies. Perform trade studies and execute down select.
  • Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental Plan and Quality Assurance Plan.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least one year of experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering including: requirements, interfaces, testing, verifications, and integrated performance
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a teaming environment where collaboration and communication are critical to the functioning of the team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate with project managers, project leads, customers, and with contract colleagues
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


Preferred Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience with Development Assurance, Certification and Safety Analysis
  • Experience with Cradle, DOORs or similar requirements development software and its application across all elements of systems engineering and artifact linkage
Original Posting: May 28, 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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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