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Senior Systems Engineer

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
25%
Polygraph
IT - Software
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

R-00163949

Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and systems engineering expertise for the Enterprise Information Management Systems supporting the Eagle Command contract. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of systems engineering activities, ensuring robust, secure, and compliant solutions that meet mission-critical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead requirements development, system architecture, and design for Enterprise Information Management Systems, ensuring alignment with Eagle Command contract objectives.
  • Coordinate and involve stakeholders across software, hardware, project management, security, and quality domains to ensure comprehensive system solutions.
  • Oversee system implementation, integration, and transition activities, including installation, operational readiness, and user training.
  • Develop and document transition strategies, installation plans, and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Manage risk, monitor system operational readiness, and proactively address technical and security challenges during system transition and sustainment.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, and transition reports.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet contract requirements and obtain formal acceptance from internal and external stakeholders.


Basic Qualifications
  • TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • 12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, including requirements development, system architecture, integration, and transition.
  • Experience supporting enterprise information management systems or similar large-scale IT environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government contracts.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and quality management processes.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, CISSP, PMP).
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and modern systems engineering tools.


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We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting: August 5, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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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