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Systems Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Systems Engineer

Xenia, OH

Description

The ISR MEP/PED Systems Division, within the Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer (entry level) to join our Beavercreek Ohio, Pentagon Blvd. office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) Sensors Directorate, Rapid Technology Development & Demonstrations (RTD2) program perform research and development in the areas of open systems architecture (OSA) and rapid integration and demonstration of ISR technologies. In support of this multi-year high visibility program, your position as a Systems Engineer will be to support USAF programs at Wright Patterson Air Force Base through a combination of laboratory, ground, and flight testing.

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain mission-critical hardware/software in support of national defense, and intelligence gathering products for both airborne and ground based systems
  • Participate in laboratory, ground and flight testing to validate hardware/software
  • Document and communicate proposed hardware/software solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment
  • Contribute to investments and research that fuel innovation and technological advancements

Basic Qualifications

  • Successfully obtained a bachelor's degree in a field related to systems engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrated experience generating test procedures, plans, and checklists for hardware and software components based on system requirements and design artifacts
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • A DoD Clearance is not required to start, a final DoD Secret level of clearance is required, with the ability to maintain this level of clearance.
  • One of many factors in obtaining a DoD clearance is U.S. Citizenship; candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% (estimate) within the continental United States

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret (or higher) Clearance

Original Posting:

May 12, 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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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): Beavercreek, OH, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00159115
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