Senior ICS/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior ICS/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The role emphasizes solving complex challenges in commercial and heavy industrial systems managed through ICS and BMS.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field and 10+ to 12+ years of relevant experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one. Competitive compensation includes pay range of $131,300.00 – $237,350.00.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or Top Secret clearance with SSBI eligibility.
• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 10+ years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Characterize selected facilities using engineering expertise.
• Provide technical judgment for accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop formal deliverables to support customer requirements.

Skills

Industrial control systems expertise

Control systems engineering

Electrical or mechanical engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

HMI

SCADA programming

Wireshark

Job description

Leidos is seeking a SeniorICS/SCADA & Industrial Controls Engineer in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities and the interoperability of systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). The ideal candidate will apply a creative yet disciplined approach to identify and solve complex challenges involving interconnected industrial and facility systems, delivering high‑quality technical assessments.

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.
• 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, Emerson Ovation).
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Management Systems, industrial HVAC, and central utility plant operations.
• Experience with industrial processes in water/wastewater treatment, nuclear facilities, data centers, cogeneration plants, and CCHP environments.
• Experience with 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 & Benefits

• Pay Range: $131,300.00 – $237,350.00 (general guideline; actual offer may vary).
• Competitive compensation and health & wellness programs.
• Income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.