Systems Engineering Lead

Leidos Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Lead to drive the planning, execution, and scheduling of technical and work instructions for the UK NAS-R program. You will bridge high-level systems architecture with ground-level execution to provide standardized, safety‑compliant blueprints for field technicians.

In this role, you will own the end‑to‑end instruction lifecycle, develop knowledge management frameworks, and perform data‑driven process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical discipline with relevant experience.
• Proficient with documentation platforms and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy, planning, scheduling, and maintenance of technical/work instructions for the UK NAS-R program.
• Develop and sustain knowledge management frameworks to streamline service delivery operations.
• Collect and evaluate operational data to improve productivity, scalability, and procedures.
• Facilitate technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and test engineers to validate instructions and adapt documentation to evolving goals.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering/related

Master's in Systems Engineering/related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an operational, highly collaborative Systems Engineer Lead to drive the planning, execution, and scheduling of technical and work instructions for the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement (UK NAS-R) program. In this role, you will be the core technical catalyst responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of technical documentation and step-by-step procedures executed by field and support technicians.

By bridging the gap between high-level systems architecture and ground-level execution, you will ensure that deployment and operations teams are equipped with standardized, repeatable, and safety-compliant blueprints to support critical airspace modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Work Instruction Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end strategy, planning, execution scheduling, and continuous maintenance of all technical and work instructions utilized by technicians across the UK NAS-R program.
• Knowledge Management & Frameworks: Develop, deploy, and sustain repeatable knowledge management frameworks that incorporate industry standards to streamline service delivery operations.
• Data-Driven Process Improvement: Collect and evaluate operational data to analyze technical workflows, focusing on driving measurable gains in productivity, system scalability, and procedural innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and structured technical training for internal operations teams and external customers; organize cross-functional meetings and author high-impact presentation content.
• Field Validation & Team Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering leadership and test engineers to validate instructions via real-world scenarios, rapidly adapting documentation to meet evolving mission goals, deliverable requirements, and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Technical Communications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience. OR Master's in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Technical Communications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Engineering & Planning Toolsets: Advanced proficiency with modern documentation platforms, task-tracking systems, and project scheduling tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence or Microsoft Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation Domain Expertise: Strong familiarity with Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts or large-scale civil/military airspace infrastructure programs.
• Direct professional background supporting UK NATS infrastructure, legacy UK airspace replacement initiatives, or UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory documentation baselines.
• Familiarity with safety-critical software compliance and change management standards (e.g., ED-109A/DO-278A).
• Formally recognized industry credentials, such as ITIL Certifications (e.g., ITIL v4) or Project Management professional credentials (e.g., PMP).

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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.