Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to replace an aging system and lead the rollout of a brand-new messaging system. The role provides technical direction and manages software trends across the project, including requirements analysis, interface definitions, and system documentation.

You will frequently interact with senior customers to deliver innovative solutions. Required: TS/SCI with poly, BS + 12 years (or MS + 10 years), strong communication, and experience with SDLC, Agile,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• BS degree plus 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years; Doctorate in technical domain possible.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and development.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or C#.
• Ability to analyze data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with full life-cycle software development and rigorous SDLC.
• Hands-on Agile development experience.
• Experience with system documentation.
• Experience with Java for software development.
• Experience with Puppet, Jenkins, Ansible, AWS.
• Proficiency in PL/SQL, Triggers, Stored procedures, and Oracle.
• Spring Boot experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems requirements and functional analysis, timeline analysis, and interface definition.
• Serve as primary focal point for several enterprise systems.
• Interact with senior customers to deliver innovative solutions and feedback.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle and mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Poly

Advanced degree requirement

Communication skills

Systems analysis

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

C#

Algorithms & data structures

SDLC experience

Agile methods

System documentation

Puppet

Jenkins

Ansible

AWS

PL/SQL

Triggers

Stored procedures

Oracle

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Containers

Node.js

AWS Lambda

SDKs

Docker

AI in SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Doctorate in technical domain

Tools

Puppet

Jenkins

Ansible

AWS

Oracle

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Containers

Node.js

AWS Lambda

SDKs

Docker

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will work in a group that is working to replace an out of date and fragile system with a modern replacement. The group will then be focused on the rollout of a brand-new messaging system.

The Systems Engineer will be providing technical direction, guidance and manage software trends across the project.

Duties will also include but not limited to:

• Performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition, integration, system documentation.
• Will serve as the primary focal point of contact for several enterprise systems.
• In this role the candidate will need to frequently interact with senior level Customers to provide innovative solutions and provide feedback.

Required Skills:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly to be considered
• Requires BS degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and development
• Know core languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or C#
• Ability to provide Analysis to data structures & algorithms
• Demonstrated experience in full life-cycle software development project performing all phases of a rigorous software development methodology with the ability to identify gaps, mitigate technical risk, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.
• Hands on experience with Agile development processes.
• Demonstrated experience with System Documentation.
• Experience with Java for Software Development.
• Experience with Puppet
• Experience with Jenkins
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with AWS
• PL/SQL
• Triggers
• Storage Procedures
• Oracle
• Spring Boot

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Containers
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with AWS Lambda
• Experience with SDK's
• Experience with Docker
• Experience working with Ai to streamline software development lifecycle

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.