Systems Integration Engineer

Leidos; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Systems Integration Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. You will plan, coordinate, and execute hardware and software integration within a secure IT environment, working closely with government leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems for UUV operations.

The role spans integration planning, testing, deployment, and transition activities, with emphasis on clear technical communications and comprehensive documentation

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in IT/Engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8140 compliant certifications (e.g., Network+/Security+/CCNA).
• Experience integrating hardware and software in secure IT environments.
• Cloud experience with AWS and related hosting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute hardware/software integration in a secure IT environment.
• Collaborate with government leadership and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Deliver clear status updates, briefings, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Translate complex concepts into concise documentation for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support full system lifecycle: integration planning, testing, deployments, and transitions.
• Document designs, integration plans, and system configurations.
• Facilitate technical working groups and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
• Support end-user training and knowledge transfer during implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical briefing

System integration

Documentation

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in IT/Engineering

ABET-accredited Master’s in IT/Engineering

Active TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8140 compliant certifications

Tools

AWS

Secure IT environments tooling

Job description

Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Keyport, WA (On site)

Help Deliver Mission Critical Technology for the U.S. Navy

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration 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.

This opportunity is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. The position level and compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Program Timing: This position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.

What You'll Do

• 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 from an ABET accredited program in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree from an ABET accredited program in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 2+ or 6+ years of experience.
• 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.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT environments.
• Two (2) or more years of 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 4, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.