Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Intelligence Organization, supporting MVMC seams and ITSM initiatives. You'll install, monitor, and troubleshoot operating systems, software, hardware, and IT infrastructure, and help populate the project backlog for Agile teams.

U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required, with experience documenting SOPs and knowledge of programming languages (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, HTML/CSS, SQL, Java).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen and DoD Secret Clearance.
• Specialized experience in a single discipline such as assembly/integration, cross-discipline functions, data engineering, industry expertise, knowledge engineering or legacy evolution.
• Experience in documenting processes and procedures and creating SOPs.
• Knowledge of common programming languages, such as C++, Visual Basic, Java, or similar.
• Experience with system administrative work, excellent technical skills, and familiarity with common programming languages (HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Java).

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, and troubleshoot operating systems, software, hardware, and other IT infrastructure.
• Participate in program increment planning and Agile team activities; help populate project backlog.
• Define test procedures and acceptance criteria; collaborate with other Systems Engineers.
• Develop technical solutions to support ITSM and SE activities for enterprise design and operations.
• Coordinate with ITSM SMIT team on root cause analysis and ongoing stability.

Skills

C++

Visual Basic

Java

HTML/CSS

Python

JavaScript

SQL

System administration

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science / MIS / Business

Tools

MBSE

ITSM

SAFe (Nice to have)

Job description

Description

Are you looking to make a difference? Leidos in San Diego, CA is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team supporting NGLD-M initiatives within our Intelligence Organization.

Leidos ranks as a top industry leader for its high performance and high reliability ensuring priority of our nation's safety. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. This is your chance to join a dynamic team working across multiple disciplines with opportunities to further expand your knowledge and grow your career.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come join our mission!

Job Summary

As a Systems Engineer, your typical job duties will involve installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting operating systems, software, hardware, and other computer infrastructures. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Successful candidates must possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments. As a member of the Systems Engineering team you will actively participate in assisting with program increment planning and related Agile team activities. This includes working to determine and populate project backlog for the development team. The selected individual will also work with other System Engineers in defining test procedures and task success criteria.

Additional Position Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to support the MVMC seams in the area of ITSM.
• Support aspects of system engineering for SMIT, to include technical planning, design, development, integration, assessment, and requirements analysis, as well as future capability needs (near and long‑term) to drive the design and maintain an IT Enterprise.
• Comply with ITSM processes and procedures.
• Comply with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) governance.
• Validate requirements with stakeholders.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability to source documents, other requirements, test plans, and system architecture.
• Collaborate with technical experts to synthesize solution architectures and designs from requirements and constraints.
• Coordinate engineering or execution issues with technical teams; contracts issues require coordination with contracts manager or the PMO.
• Coordinate and collaborate with ITSM SMIT team members to determine the root causes of seam issues to ensure stable operations and eliminate future occurrences.
• Contribute to seamless service delivery, an ever‑improved user experience, and reduced risk of disruption to mission support or important technology initiatives.

Requirements

1. U.S. Citizen and DoD Secret Clearance.
2. Specialized experience in a single discipline such as assembly/integration, cross‑discipline functions, data engineering, industry expertise, knowledge engineering or legacy evolution.
3. Experience in documenting processes and procedures and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Knowledge of common programming languages, such as C++, Visual Basic, Java, or similar.
5. Experience with system administrative work, excellent technical skills, and familiarity with common programming languages (HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Java).

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
• Experience in IT Service Management.
• Experience across a broad range of programs with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with cryptography and COMSEC.
• Understanding of mobile and touch‑based development environments. Knowledge of ECUs and SKLs a plus.
• Certified ITIL V4.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology or as a member of an agile team.
• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL process infrastructure improvements in Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition and Service Operations.
• Experience conducting deep dives and assessing root cause analysis resulting in improved stability and operational performance.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security+). Will be required 90 days after hire.

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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00. 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 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.

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.