Missile Mission Planning Systems Engineer (Top Secret)

Leidos; California (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the NAVAIR program in Alexandria, VA / California, MD / Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on systems engineering, requirements transition, and collaboration with government teams to define mission planning algorithms and architecture.

The ideal candidate will perform systems analysis, support software development activities, and lead testing and milestone reviews, with up to 25% travel and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active and current Top Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Experience leading working groups and delivering with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Transition of requirements to support prototype mission planning requirements.
• Define algorithms and architecture for mission planning and strike planning.
• Explain and communicate complex analyses to government and management.
• Develop system specifications and roadmaps; support milestone reviews.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers and operators; lead technical exchange meetings.
• Conduct and lead system test events; evaluate vendor designs and software solutions.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Travel readiness

MBSE

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Jira

MagicDraw

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the NAVAIR program in Alexandria, VA / California, MD / Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on systems engineering, requirements transition, and collaboration with government teams to define mission planning algorithms and architecture.

The ideal candidate will perform systems analysis, support software development activities, and lead testing and milestone reviews, with up to 25% travel and TS/SCI eligibility.