Lead Systems Engineer - TS/SCI, Mission-Critical & Cloud

Via Logic LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer SME to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program. You will shape architecture, set modernization roadmaps, and mentor engineering teams with emphasis on reliability and security across cloud-based systems.

Active TS/SCI clearance and strong leadership are required. Responsibilities include leading design, verification, and risk management, guiding cross-functional teams, and evaluating emerging technologies to improve system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• 12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience supporting software-intensive systems or enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and influencing engineering strategy.
• Deep knowledge of systems architecture, integration, lifecycle engineering, and systems thinking.
• Experience leading engineering efforts within Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and systems engineering authority for the customer application.
• Define system architecture, engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and modernization strategies.
• Manage and maintain cloud-based application systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop effective solutions to support system functionality and operational needs.
• Evaluate opportunities in the use of AI tools and how they can be applied to troubleshooting and system monitoring.
• Lead requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Guide technical decision making across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve system capabilities.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and engineering trade studies.
• Mentor systems engineers and promote engineering best practices across the program.
• Partner with program leadership and stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Agile & DevSecOps

Python or C++

Cloud-based systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer SME to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program. You will shape architecture, set modernization roadmaps, and mentor engineering teams with emphasis on reliability and security across cloud-based systems.

Active TS/SCI clearance and strong leadership are required. Responsibilities include leading design, verification, and risk management, guiding cross-functional teams, and evaluating emerging technologies to improve system