Systems Engineer

Leidos; 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 (NUWC) Keyport. You will plan, coordinate, and execute hardware and software integrations within a secure IT environment to support UUVOC and critical Navy missions.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140 certs, and experience integrating IT solutions with cloud services like AWS. You will produce briefings and documentation for government leadership and stakeholders, and drive lifecycle activities from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT/Engineering or related field with required years of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or TS/SCI.
• DoD 8140 compliant certs such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.

Responsibilities

• 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 delivery of integrated system solutions.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, technical briefings, and reports for government leadership and project stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into concise documentation for 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 stakeholder organizations, and drive issue resolution and technical decisions.
• Ensure integration activities align with cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
• Support end user training and knowledge transfer during system implementation.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

AWS

DoD 8140 certs (Network+/Security+ or/

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Job description

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

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• 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. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

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Original Posting:

September 3, 2026

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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.