Systems Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Systems Engineer to join a high-impact team delivering enterprise command and control solutions for the Department of the Air Force. In this critical leadership role, you will partner with the Program Manager to oversee program execution, drive operational excellence, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. You will help manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders, and support the integration, testing, and deployment of advanced capabilities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to delivering mission‑success on complex, multi‑vendor efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define and maintain MBSE projects in Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Responsible for the development of MBSE‑based SysML models, diagrams, and simulations.
• Support a System of Systems digital engineering approach to iterate through architecture concepts and design.
• Collaborate with multiple contractors and integrate Cameo model inputs into source models.
• Develop baseline architecture model of existing systems and capture configuration of network.
• Facilitate technical and programmatic information exchange in support of program objectives.
• Participate in Working Groups and IPTs, informal and formal technical interchanges, and formal reviews.
• Develop technical roadmaps; establish and maintain reference architectures.
• Document interfaces and standards.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree and 8‑12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6‑10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrable knowledge in Systems Engineering modeling tools (e.g., DOORS and Cameo).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross‑functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Familiarity with Cloud and Edge Computing, Networks, Tactical Communications, Data Management, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and C4ISR systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile program execution and using agile tools (e.g., Jira and Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with development descriptive models for network architecture.
• Prior experience developing Cameo model validation scripts.
• Prior experience supporting Department of the Air Force programs.
• Previous experience working on complex multi‑domain systems.
• Experience with large weapons systems and command and control platforms across the DoD portfolio.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.