Junior Systems Engineer

Leidos LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Leidos seeks an entry-level Systems Engineer to help design, integrate, and test mission-critical systems in a SCIF environment. You will work with Government stakeholders on high-priority national security missions and contribute to requirements analysis and technical documentation.

Qualifications include ABET-accredited engineering or CS/Math/Physics degree with 1 year experience, active TS/SCI/polygraph clearance, and willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) with no experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics plus 1 year of relevant systems engineering experience.
• For non-ABET programs: degree must include differential and integral calculus plus 5 of 18 specified technical areas.
• Active TS/SCI/polygraph clearance required.
• Ability to work in a SCIF environment.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as mission requires.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing system requirements, specifications, and CONOPs based on stakeholder engagement
• Support functional analysis, interface definition, and development of data-flow diagrams and system design artifacts
• Contribute to integration and testing efforts following NSA Test and Evaluation policies; develop test plans and analyze results
• Assist with configuration management, troubleshooting, and implementation of system changes
• Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), XML schemas, and metadata models

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI/polygraph

SCIF environment

Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS

NSA NSA testing knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Program Summary

Leidos supports critical missions within the Directorate of Operations and Directorate of Cybersecurity, delivering systems engineering solutions that enable cryptanalysis, foreign intelligence operations, and protection of National Security Systems. Our team explores, designs, and integrates emerging technologies to provide the nation with a decisive advantage over adversaries.

Job Summary

We're seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and testing of mission-critical systems in a SCIF environment. You'll contribute to requirements analysis, develop technical documentation, and support prototype development while working directly with Government stakeholders on high-priority national security missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in developing system requirements, specifications, and Concept of Operations (CONOPs) based on stakeholder engagement
• Support functional analysis, interface definition, and development of data-flow diagrams and system design artifacts
• Contribute to integration and testing efforts following NSA Test and Evaluation policies; develop test plans and analyze results
• Assist with configuration management, troubleshooting, and implementation of system changes
• Support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), XML schemas, and metadata models

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) with no experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics plus 1 year of relevant systems engineering experience
• For non-ABET programs: degree must include differential and integral calculus plus 5 of 18 specified technical areas*
• Active TS/SCI/polygraph clearance required
• Ability to work in a SCIF environment
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as mission requires

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 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 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.