Systems Engineer

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The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our team.  If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to support critical Air Force systems, this is the perfect role for you.  We are hiring a Systems Engineer to support a large, complex, nationally significant development and integration program.  As the prime contractor, Leidos will drive performance optimization in achieving mission outcomes through efficient design, build, fielding and transition-to-operations. This is a remote position and will require some travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate adaptation solutions into the TACMOR Network services project, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Requirements Analysis: Analyze and interpret system requirements to develop adaptation strategies that meet operational needs.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and validation of adaptation solutions to ensure reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues related to system adaptation, providing timely support to maintain system integrity.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation of adaptation processes, configurations, and changes for future reference and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to enhance system performance and adaptation processes through innovative solutions.
• Provide engineering expertise across the full system lifecycle—from concept and design through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with Customer and contractor stakeholders to ensure interoperability, scalability, and mission alignment.
• Assess and recommend tools, methodologies, and processes to enhance system development and integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs) and engineering reports.
• Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone events.
• Analyze system performance and propose optimization strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2–6 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship (required by contract).
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain after start.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration and test, and configuration control.
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
• Experience working within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence), Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as OCSMP certs for MBSE, INCOSE SEP.
• Knowledge in optical, ethernet and routing networks such as designs, configurations, and maintenance.
• Knowledge in SATCOM designs and services.

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