Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource to join the NAS Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) and support the FAA in the Washington DC Office. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality PEGA solutions, reviews, tests, patches, and documentation as part of a technical support team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with a Master's) in PEGA, Constellation SDK, and related tools, with strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with 8+ or 6+ years of experience.
• U.S. work eligibility and ability to pass FAA Public Trust security screening.
• Experience with Pegasystems (Pega) software.
• 5+ years in Pega development, with 1–2 years hands-on in Constellation.
• Deep expertise in Pega Infinity (v8.8, v23, or v24) and Constellation SDK.
• 5+ years supporting PEGA applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking.
• Knowledge of Pega packaging, security, rulesets, portals, reports, data migration, and listeners.
• Proficiency with REST/SOAP, Kafka, and data pages for real-time data exchange.
• Web technologies including .Net/Java/React for Pega Constellation customization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality PEGA solutions and CI/CD patches.
• Provide operational support for NAS/PEGA environments.
• Document supported environments and patch/upgrade activities.
• Collaborate with the team on requirements and deployment strategies.

Skills

Pega development

PEGA Infinity

Constellation SDK

REST/SOAP

Kafka

Web tech

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Communication

Security & packaging

Pega Constellation

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Math/Engineering

Master's in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Pegasystems

Constellation SDK

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Digital Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.

Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for an experienced Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource to join the National Airspace System (NAS) Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) to support the Federal Aviation Administration in the Washington DC Office. As a Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions as well as operational support to the program. You will be involved in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. The ideal resource will be working as part of a technical support team that designs, builds, maintains and supports the enterprise PEGA infrastructure, reviews, tests and implements patches and upgrades, while developing and maintaining complete and accurate documentation for supported environments.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of Public Trust.
• Previous business system solution development experience using Pegasystems (i.e. Pega) software.
• 5+ years in Pega development, with at least 1-2 years specifically in hands on development experience with Constellation
• Deep expertise in Pega Infinity (v8.8, v23, or v24) and the Constellation SDK
• 5+ years supporting PEGA applications
• Proven ability to use critical thinking skills in troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of PEGA Application packaging, security, rulesets, portals, reports, data migration, developing pega jobs and listeners and other PEGA OOTB tools and hands on experience with Pega Constellation SDK
• Proficiency in defining logical data models, data objects, and relationships that support Constellation’s modular design
• Skilled in REST/SOAP services, Kafka, and data pages for real-time data exchange
• Knowledge of Web technologies: languages, frameworks, techniques, industry trends, etc. that includes .Net or Java or REACT for Pega Consitllation customization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Experience with the Federal Government work environment
• Prior Knowledge of FAA’s tools and systems
• Pega CSSA, CLSA Certification
• Pega Constellation Certification or specialized badges are highly preferred

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:

October 2, 2026

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.

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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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