Control Systems Engineer (ICS/SCADA) — Uptime & Upgrades

Leidos Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Control Systems Engineer to maintain the availability and reliability of ICS/SCADA for critical infrastructure in Springfield, VA, with possible Chantilly support.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure seamless integration, conduct advanced diagnostics, and deliver field staff training on uptime and incident management. US Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly is required, along with experience in high-availability environments and

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in high-availability or mission-critical environments.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems with integration into ICS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver technical training focused on uptime and incident management.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Strong vendor management capabilities for coordinating technical support and system enhancements.
• Extensive experience with control system configuration and management, preferably Ignition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment, operation, and monitoring of ICS/SCADA to support critical infrastructure and minimize downtime.
• Perform advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and rapid troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of control systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to validate system design and ensure robust implementation.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs focusing on reliability and incident response.
• Build relationships with vendors and service providers to coordinate support, manage warranties, and lead upgrades.
• Support policy and procedural changes across sites to improve operational consistency and compliance.
• Contribute to projects spanning systems integration, administration, and field operations with moderate to high impact.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulatory requirements in ICS and critical infrastructure protection.

Skills

ICS experience

High-availability environments

Technical training delivery

Communication skills

Vendor management

System integration

Control system diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Ignition

Tridium Niagara Framework (N4)

Windows environments

ITIL familiarity

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Control Systems Engineer to maintain the availability and reliability of ICS/SCADA for critical infrastructure in Springfield, VA, with possible Chantilly support.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure seamless integration, conduct advanced diagnostics, and deliver field staff training on uptime and incident management. US Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly is required, along with experience in high-availability environments and