Junior Software Systems Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves supporting systems engineering needs throughout the software lifecycle for missile defense systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems and software engineering, with experience in Agile environments and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or less than 2 years with MS degree.
• Experience in deriving requirements for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering needs throughout the software lifecycle.
• Derive software requirements with traceability to system requirements.
• Identify, mitigate and resolve risks.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Agile

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

MS degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

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.

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a talentedSoftware Systems Engineerto join a multi-disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

TheSoftware Systems Engineer will support systems engineering needs throughout the software lifecycle of complex software systems. This includes deriving requirements, defining architecture and interfaces, driving software behaviors, and supporting verification and traceability of requirements. The selected candidate will develop and maintain a clear understanding of the overall software system functionality, interdependencies and interfaces. This includes communicating with a multi-disciplinary engineering team of both internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will also assist in maintaining the SysML software model in Cameo Systems Modeler.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support verification and traceability of deliverables to software requirements

• Assist in development of verification plans and process improvements

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of overall system interdependencies and interfaces

• Derive software requirements with traceability to system requirements

• Implement creative solutions to ensure program requirements are upheld

• Identify, mitigate and resolve risks

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 2+ years of experience or less than 2 years with MS degree

• Experience using requirement database tool(s) such as DOORS or Cameo Systems Modeler

• Demonstrated understanding of the top-down systems engineering process for architecture development and bottoms-up verification

• Experience in deriving requirements for complex systems

• Experience defining system interdependencies and interfaces

• Experience effectively collaborating and communicating within a multi-disciplinary team

• Experience working within an Agile environment (or equivalent)

• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area

• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will also have experience and/or working knowledge with:

• Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies, particularly modeling in Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent) using SysML

• DoD acquisition processes and methods

• Software engineering throughout the software lifecycle

Original Posting:

May 1, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.