Job Requirements
Marysville, CA
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$107,900 - $195,050
Job Description
R-00182009
Description
Outdo. Outsmart. Join Leidos where we strengthen the mission, more than just upgrades.
The Decision Advantage division at Leidos currently has an opening for a TS cleared Systems Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Department of the Air Force at Beale AFB or Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer who will be at the forefront of integrating, testing, demonstrating , deploying, and operating new functionalities from multiple vendors into a customer system .
The Systems Engineering team l ead s , collaborate s , and synchronize s efforts across decoupled task orders, ensuring efficient DevSecOps processes and low-risk deployments of software and hardware capabilities.
The successful candidate will bring comprehensive expertise across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture maintenance, configuration management, and accreditation support. This role will be central to ensuring that capabilities are scalable, resilient, secure, compliant, and aligned to system integration processes, technical baselines, and mission outcomes .
Basic Qualifications:
Desired Skills:
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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: April 28, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
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.
Description
Outdo. Outsmart. Join Leidos where we strengthen the mission, more than just upgrades.
The Decision Advantage division at Leidos currently has an opening for a TS cleared Systems Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Department of the Air Force at Beale AFB or Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer who will be at the forefront of integrating, testing, demonstrating , deploying, and operating new functionalities from multiple vendors into a customer system .
The Systems Engineering team l ead s , collaborate s , and synchronize s efforts across decoupled task orders, ensuring efficient DevSecOps processes and low-risk deployments of software and hardware capabilities.
The successful candidate will bring comprehensive expertise across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture maintenance, configuration management, and accreditation support. This role will be central to ensuring that capabilities are scalable, resilient, secure, compliant, and aligned to system integration processes, technical baselines, and mission outcomes .
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, with a significant focus on large-scale, complex government programs, preferably within the DoW or Air Force. A dditional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
- Proven expertise with the full systems development lifecycle (SDLC) in an Agile or SAFe environment, including requirements definition, system design, architecture, implementation oversight, and verification/validation.
- Demonstrated experience in deriving, analyzing, and providing expert recommendations for the decomposition and prioritization of requirements for complex, integrated software and hardware systems within Command and Control (C2) and Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) environments.
- Experience supporting complex system integration and test activities across multiple environments and release stages.
- Proficiency in managing and maintaining system architectures, including External Interface Control Documents (EICD) and architecture artifacts (e.g., OV-I, OV-2, sequence diagrams, use cases) .
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines , CI/CD , Infrastructure as Code, automated compliance, and software release management.
- Familiarity with architecture governance, configuration management, and engineering review processes in highly controlled mission environments.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, software, cyber, test, operations, and government customers.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with defense mission systems, command and control platforms, or systems operating in operationally sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with Open Architecture (OA) or Open Mission Systems (OMS) concepts.
- Knowledge of DoD security and compliance frameworks , including RMF , NIST , DISA STIGs , JSIG , vulnerability management, and audit/accreditation processes.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering tools and digital engineering ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior program leadership and government stakeholders.
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP).
- SAP Program experience preferred
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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: April 28, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
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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