Junior Systems Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join a radar development team supporting Air Force programs. You will develop requirements, MBSE content, and test artifacts within a matrixed organization, with opportunities to present to customers and travel up to about 10% of the time.

A strong background in requirements development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is required; radar domain experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from ABET-accredited university.
• 2+ years of experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Resident of the Huntsville, AL area or willing to relocate to Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Preference shown to candidates with a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and/or 2-4 years of direct systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems engineering artifacts, including Requirements Specifications, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Create Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) content.
• Present work in formal settings to the customer and travel to customer/subcontractor sites (~10%).

Skills

Requirements development

MBSE

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related ABET-accredited field

Master of Science in Systems Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

MagicDraw

DOORS

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join a team of systems engineers developing a radar system for the Air Force. The team consists of 2 other systems engineers, led by a senior systems engineer. This Systems Engineer will develop systems engineering artifacts, including Requirements Specifications, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) content. A strong background in requirements development is required for this position, not necessarily to be a subject matter expert in radar design or MBSE content development. This Systems Engineer may have the opportunity to present their work in formal settings to the customer and travel to customer sites / subcontractor sites (approximately 10% of the time).

The Systems Engineer will work in a matrixed organization, which supports multiple programs at once in a variety of engineering fields with all different team environments. When the radar program ends, the Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to support a different program in the matrixed engineering portfolio. A candidate with experience in other engineering areas such as Test, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Human Factors, Risk Management, and Reliability Analysis will be treated preferentially. However, a strong background in traditional systems engineering and technical leadership is what is required for this position.

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

Leidos Defense Systems Sector

Leidos' Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 2+ years of experience or an MS degree.
• Experience in deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Possess a secret clearance, or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master of Science in System Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, and/or have at least 2-4 years of direct systems engineering experience.

• Radar development
• MagicDraw and/or other Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) modeling tools
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated experience accurately estimating the engineering effort (i.e. hours) associated with Systems Engineering tasks.
• DOORS and/or other requirements database tools
• Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods
• Experience supporting one or more DoD programs
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP)

Original Posting:

June 18, 2026

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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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 .

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.