Description
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Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. 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 sustainable. 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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos seeks highly qualified and trained Senior Systems Engineer with strong working knowledge of network engineering to provide expert guidance and direction underpinning Leidos on-site support to the US Army customer on Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Mission
The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation.
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Your Main Mission:
Individual will provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in the development, integration, and deployment of cutting-edge technologies to support US Army missions, and will directly engage in range of services provided to include research & development, proof of concepts, testing, integration and validation of secure communications and network technologies, cryptographic modernization, and development and employment of defensive cyberspace capabilities. Position requires free thinking and independent judgement to lead teams developing technical solutions to answer hard challenges, ensuring mission and customer success.
Provide expert full system engineering lifecycle support on complex data systems and networks
Provide strategic leadership on complex policy issues involving technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Analytics, Autonomous Systems, and Cybersecurity
Contribute to the strategic vision of the US Army organizations by identifying future technology trends and gaps and assist in defining priorities and aligning R&D efforts with Army modernization goals
Integrate hardware, software, and network solutions to enhance the Army's operational capabilities, with focus on ensuring interoperability between different systems and platforms
System engineering expertise may be required for some or all of following areas: system architecture and design; requirements analysis and development; data flow analysis; network design and implementation; and testing and documentation
Provide guidance for system development and implementation through plans assessment
Develop system configuration documentation, to include: designs for capacity and performance planning; performing risk assessments; and analyses of alternatives for a variety of system related issues and concerns
Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on various projects
Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes and assist in conducting evaluations to determine suitability for project implementation and develop new or innovative approaches to technical or engineering issues
Support rigorous testing and validation of systems in simulated and real-world environments
Mentor junior systems engineers to build technical expertise within the organization and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization’s objectives
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
Support develop of standards, metrics and measures to support assessments, process improvements and operational efficiencies across the US Army and/or DoD.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a US Citizen and possess Top Secret clearance eligible SCI access by contract start
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or a related field, and 12+ yrs. demonstrated work experience within Systems Engineering
Demonstrated high level of in-depth expertise in design and develop of new capabilities supporting complex system with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements.
10+ yrs. experience on National Security Agency (NSA) High Assurance Internet Protocol Interoperability Specification (HAIPIS) and NSA Type-I certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE)
5+ yrs. experience with design, development, testing, and evaluation of KIV-7M, KG-175(D, G, F, X) and KSV-21 Automated Updater Kit
5+ yrs. experience in CHIMERA testing
Demonstrated expertise in areas relevant to the US Army's mission, to include: AI and ML; Software development and systems integration; Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; Data Analytics; and Command and Control (C2) systems
Basic understanding of DoD acquisition processes and policies.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct DCO
Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings with demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines
Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers
Able to work across DoD and IC agencies to support organizational goals
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated understanding US Army R&D organization & operations and Army CIO/G6 programmatic requirement development
Masters’ Degree within STEM field or discipline related to Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Demonstrated experience with Agile delivery model and DevSecOps framework
Demonstrated experience incorporating AI and ML into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes
Possess advanced technical certifications within field of Systems Engineering such as Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), or related certifications such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Practitioner Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Clearance Required:
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 5, 2025
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
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.
