Cybersecurity System Engineer

Leidos; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical program near Ft. Meade, MD. This role involves developing system engineering documentation and providing technical support for complex hardware and software systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Join a dynamic team and contribute to vital national security initiatives while advancing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical planning and system design reviews.
• Perform systems requirements analysis and quality assurance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Systems requirements analysis

Functional analysis

Technical management

Integration and system testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Management

Job description

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex, mission-critical Program? Well, look no further! Leidos is currently looking to add a Systems Engineer (Entry-level) to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessments. Assist with operational views, technical standards views, and system and services views for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards. Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical planning, system design reviews, development and integration oversight, verification and validation assistance.
• Duties include performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 2 - 4 years of relevant experience is needed to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

Desired Skills:

• Experience in Space System Engineering

Original Posting: April 24, 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: $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.