Job Description

Salary: $131,300 - 237,350 per year Requirements:

• We require U.S. citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.
• We require a bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, along with 12+ years of systems engineering experience; equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• We need strong experience with requirements management and traceability on medium- to large-scale programs.
• We require familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices and/or the systems engineering V-model in government environments.
• We expect demonstrated ability to assess risks and uncertainties while guiding projects through established processes.
• We require a solid understanding of complex system development methods.
• We need experience creating technical documentation.
• We require experience working within the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• We expect knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• We require proven experience leading a team in a technical or chief engineering role.
• We require excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• We require a DoD 8570-approved security certification, such as Security+, within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred qualifications include experience using AI for systems engineering, familiarity with Cameo, and security-focused certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or SANS certifications.
• Preferred experience also includes understanding cryptographic key lifecycles, interfaces and protocols for loading data into end-crypto units, encryption algorithms, secure transmission standards, scalable secure architectures, networking protocols such as TCP/IP and OSI models, and Android.

• We lead systems engineering, hardware, and software analysis in support of the NGLD-M project.
• We define and apply systems engineering processes to build solutions that satisfy customer needs.
• We guide the full system development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through verification, validation, and sustainment.
• We manage requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation for use by development and test teams.
• We develop system architecture, CONOPS, and use cases using established systems engineering methods.
• We identify and mitigate technical risks related to secure hardware.
• We participate in and lead customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange sessions.
• We research, write, review, and refine technical documentation, including manuals, design specifications, interface requirement documents, user guides, reference materials, installation guides, data sheets, and briefing materials.

• AI
• Android
• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Flow

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We are Leidos, an industry and technology leader delivering smarter, more efficient digital and mission solutions for government and commercial customers. This opportunity sits within our National Security Sectors Cyber & Analytics Business Area, where our team works on security engineering, computer network operations, mission software, analytical methods and modeling, signals intelligence, and cryptographic key management. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement support. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, we have 47,000 global employees and reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for fiscal year 2025. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to protecting applicant data.

last updated 23 week of 2026

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