Principal Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 167,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in the National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area to lead requirements derivation, system architecture development, and program oversight. You will collaborate with software developers, SMEs, and analysts to deliver mission-critical capabilities with strong technical leadership.

The role requires 20+ years as a SE on warfighter-supporting programs, a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, and experience with Atlassian tools, Agile methods,

Qualifications

• 20 years' experience as a systems engineer on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence; Agile experience; MS Project or Visio.

Responsibilities

• Derive functional, system, and performance requirements.
• Develop CONOPs, architecture diagrams, and other SE artifacts.
• Create schedules for features and perform backlog grooming.
• Write or review technical documentation.
• Serve as team lead and produce status reports.
• Collaborate with software developers, SMEs, and analysts.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Visio

Job description

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 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!

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex Program for the Warfighter, which implements the latest technology? Well, look no further! This is an exciting time to contribute to a mission-critical program with lasting impactful results. Leidos is currently looking to add a Principal Systems Engineer (SE-3) to a growing task. The SE will work closely with the team of software developers, Subject Matter Experts, and analysts to perform requirements derivation and refinement. The candidate must be a proactive, self- starter with significant technical leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Derive functional, system, and performance requirements
• Develop various systems engineering artifacts (CONOPs, architecture diagrams, etc.)
• Develop schedules for features; Perform backlog grooming
• Write or review documentation
• Serve as team lead
• Create various status reports

Basic Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary all development and operational considerations
• Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)ed.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Agile experience
• Experience with MS Project and/or Visio

Pay Range: Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

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.