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Systems Engineer

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Leidos

Systems Engineer

Chevy Chase, MD

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

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Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the customer in planning and implementing enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and integration practices to enable secure and interoperable IC Information. The position is in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include:

  • Establish integration testing process and methodology.
  • Support and recommendations for requirements management process.
  • Provide assessments of policies, plans, and requirements and recommend appropriate responses to address any issues surfaced to ensure comprehensive planning across communities of interest.
  • Assist government client with developing programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to high-level government managers.
  • Review and assess implementation plans to identify issues early in the plans.
  • Develop and review presentation materials to communicate enterprise objectives and goals.
  • Maintain schedules with significant milestones to enable accurate tracking along critical paths.
  • Facilitate and resolve problems within working groups to ensure completion of goals and objectives and communicating progress to executive management.
  • Develop and/or maintain guiding documents, such as mission service transition plans, and CONOPs.
  • Identify integration risks and perform IV & V testing.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
  • Requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
  • Assess and validate technical requirements.
  • Leverage analytic tools to assess infrastructure performance.
  • Serve as technical referent on engineering review boards.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today.

Original Posting:

July 17, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Bethesda, MD, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00162838
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program