Systems Engineer

Koitecc Solutions; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport. You will plan, coordinate, and execute hardware and software integration in a secure IT environment, working with government leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems.

You will help prepare briefings, translate complex concepts into clear documen­tation, and support end-to-end system lifecycle activities from planning to transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Engineering or a related technical discipline with 6+ years (Masters) or 8+ years (Bachelor's) of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or TS/SCI.
• Current DoD 8140 compliant certification such as Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA.
• 3+ years of experience integrating hardware and software in networked IT environments.
• Experience with cloud computing services and hosting technologies like AWS.
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of hardware and software integration in a secure IT environment.
• Collaborate with government leadership and technical teams to deliver integrated system solutions.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, technical briefings, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Translate complex concepts into clear documentation and communications for diverse audiences.
• Support full system lifecycle including planning, testing, phased deployments, and transition activities.
• Document designs, integration plans, and system configurations.
• Facilitate working groups and coordinate across multiple stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Ensure integration activities meet cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
• Support end-user training and knowledge transfer during implementation.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD 8140 certs

AWS cloud computing

System integration

Technical documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Master's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Cisco CCNA

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Keyport, WA

Help Deliver Mission Critical Technology for the U.S. Navy

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute the integration of hardware and software solutions within a secure IT environment that supports the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center (UUVOC). Working closely with government leadership and cross functional technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring complex systems are successfully integrated, tested, and deployed in support of critical Navy missions.

Program Timing: This position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.

What You’ll Do

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of hardware and software integration efforts within a secure IT environment.
• Collaborate with government leadership and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of integrated system solutions.
• Prepare and deliver clear status updates, technical briefings, and reports for government leadership and project stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into concise, actionable documentation and communications for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support the full system lifecycle, including integration planning, system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and transition activities.
• Document technical designs, integration plans, implementation activities, and system configurations.
• Facilitate technical working groups, coordinate across multiple stakeholder organizations, and help drive issue resolution and technical decision making.
• Help ensure integration activities align with cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
• Support end user training and knowledge transfer activities during system implementation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 6+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI.
• Current DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA.
• 3+ years of professional experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT environments.
• Experience implementing solutions using cloud computing services and hosting technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Broad understanding of the full lifecycle for integrating hardware and software into secure IT environments.
• Experience supporting system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and end user training.
• Experience facilitating technical working groups and coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with secure system integration planning, implementation, and transition activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, leadership briefings, reports, and project status updates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission critical IT programs within Department of Defense or other government environments.

Original Posting

August 6, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.

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