Principal Systems Engineer

Leidos; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support mission-critical programs in National Security. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a talented team of software developers and analysts. The successful candidate will derive and refine requirements while leading a team to ensure project success. With competitive benefits, including flexible schedules and educational support, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a complex environment. Join a forward-thinking company and contribute to vital national security efforts!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Systems Engineering for complex programs.
• Bachelor's degree required; additional experience can substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Derive functional, system, and performance requirements.
• Develop schedules for features and perform backlog grooming.
• Serve as team lead and write or review documentation.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team leads 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 more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Are you seeking a challenging position supporting a complex program for the Warfighter, utilizing the latest technology? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical program with impactful results. Leidos is looking to add a Principal Systems Engineer (SE-3) to a growing team. The SE will collaborate with software developers, Subject Matter Experts, and analysts to derive and refine requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-starting, with significant technical leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Derive functional, system, and performance requirements
2. Develop schedules for features; perform backlog grooming
3. Write or review documentation
4. Serve as team lead

Basic Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of SE experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts
• Participation in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities considering development and operational factors
• Support for planning and testing of DoD Certification/Accreditation and other government C&A processes
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with MS Project and Visio
• Agile experience