Systems Engineer

Fairygodboss; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a critical Department of Defense contract. The role involves maintaining complex IT systems and directly collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must possess at least 8 years of experience, a bachelor's degree, and an active DoD Secret security clearance. This position is 75% remote and based in the Odenton area, with significant opportunities for innovation and impact within national defense operations.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with potential for Top-Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Defense Regional Clocks are maintained per JCID documents.
• Design and maintain IT systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements analysis.
• Track changes and drive updates to design documentation.

Skills

System design

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Database familiarity

Training skill

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will support a large, multi-year contract providing Timing and Synchronization to Department of Defense. The work that's being done on this Leidos-led, prime contract is extremely important and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore new technologies. Are you ready to join an impactful company? Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Leidos is: visionary and mission-driven, an approved DoD partner focused on innovation, and a leader in large‑scale systems. The systems engineer will support a high priority, high visibility implementation project in support of a very large, high‑profile DISA Timing and Sync Program. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing full support to the customer on multiple, simultaneous tasks.

• Please note – the candidate hired must live close and be able to commute to one of the listed locations: Ft. Meade, MD or Scott ABF, IL. This is a 75% remote position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure the Defense Regional Clocks are upgraded, operated, calibrated and maintained through Phase 4 according to the JCID documents (e.g., CDD, CPD, etc…).
• Decompose JCID requirements according to the T&S WBS.
• Design, implement, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze system needs, and develop technical solutions that align with business objectives and security standards.
• Install, configure, and optimize hardware and software components of IT systems, ensuring their stability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.
• Responsible for leading Working groups.
• Support development of Engineering and Systems design documentation and drawings.
• Support the development of Engineering Implementation Plans.
• Track hardware, software, architecture changes to drive updates to design documentation and other deliverables.
• Provide content and guidance for training products.
• Generate in‑depth contributions to training curriculum and train team members as needed.
• Support systems development, technical planning, development, integration, and verification and validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience with, at least, 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Familiarity with databases.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret security clearance.

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Original Posting

January 15, 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 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.