Senior ICS/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well as the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, an active TS/SCI clearance, and 12+ years of relevant experience. Excellent compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with relevant certifications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with technical principles.

Responsibilities

• Characterize selected facilities using engineering expertise.
• Develop products and deliverables for customer requirements.
• Support innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Building management systems

Strong communication skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

HMI

SCADA programming

Wireshark

Job description

Senior Industrial Controls Engineer – Reston, VA

Leidos is seeking a Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well as the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). The ideal candidate brings a creative yet disciplined approach to identifying and solving complex challenges involving interconnected industrial and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources, and engineering expertise to characterize selected facilities.
• Provide engineering guidance and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop formal products and deliverables in support of customer requirements.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Brief senior government officials on capability trends, findings, and analytical assessments.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline) with relevant professional certifications and 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with a deep understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts and their application across multiple programs.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control systems and/or complex building management systems.
• Strong background in control systems engineering and electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Experience with complex industrial process controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and engage with senior government officials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Military or defense-related experience.
• Experience with:
  • Rockwell PLCs (or comparable platforms), HMI, and SCADA programming.
  • Allen‑Bradley, FactoryTalk View, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, and Emerson Ovation.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems, industrial HVAC, and central utility plant operations.
  • Industrial processes in water/wastewater treatment, nuclear facilities, data centers, cogeneration plants, and combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) environments.
  • Complex cooling system design, including cooling towers, chillers, UPS systems, and power monitoring.
• Cybersecurity and/or penetration testing experience.
• IT and networking certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with packet capture and network analysis tools, including Wireshark, Netmap, NetworkMiner, GrassMarlin, SCEPTRE, HELICS, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).

Pay Range

$131,300.00 – $237,350.00 (range only – final compensation determined by experience and qualifications).

Employment Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

EEO Statement

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.