Description
Leidos is currently seeking a junior-level Aerospace Engineer to provide an immediate contribution to an existing customer effort. This position will work closely with more senior engineers and customer personnel to provide data analysis and to conduct system device and capability performance trending. In addition, this position will keep abreast of technological advances relevant to customer systems and recommend improvements based on the state of the art. The successful candidate will:
Influence development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals
Recommend and develop new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of functions strategy and operations
Assist in the works of other technical staff that has significant impact on project results/outputs
Resolve highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation
Develop solutions that are highly innovative, and achieved through research and integration of best practice
REQUIRED Education/Experience: BS in Aerospace Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience, or MS in Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++), analysis tools and concepts, and Modeling & Simulation tools (e.g., STK)
Ability to integrate and test sensor systems
Ability to perform modeling and simulation analyses to demonstrate system performance and operational utility
Ability to develop tools to track and trend system performance, collect and extract system data, and maintain system performance database
Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills to with the ability to coherently communicate highly complex technical information to senior customer personnel in an engaging manner
Clearance: No clearance required, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS//SCI with Polygraph
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
Original Posting:
December 18, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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.
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.
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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.
