Systems Engineer

Description

Systems Engineer

Clearance Needed: TS/SCI

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and advancement of cutting‑edge ISR technologies within the Army TENCAP portfolio. In this role, you will help shape next‑generation intelligence capabilities by driving systems architecture, evaluating emerging technologies, and integrating national, commercial, and tactical ISR assets into operational Army systems.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex mission environments, enjoys solving hard technical problems, and wants to directly influence Army ISR modernization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a Systems Engineer and technical authority , guiding engineering decisions and system‑level solutions.

• Maintain and evolve system architecture , technical baselines, and overall system performance.

• Coordinate with systems, network, and cybersecurity engineers to design and integrate capabilities that meet mission objectives.

• Support requirements analysis , hardware/software design activities, and full verification and validation processes.

• Conduct technical evaluations of emerging ISR technologies, support prototype development and testing, and assist with integration across multiple intelligence platforms.

• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and engineering reports supporting the TENCAP mission.

• Provide expert technical recommendations and conduct trade‑off analyses to ensure engineering solutions are feasible, mission‑aligned, and ready for government consideration.

What You’ll Need

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance .

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years.

• Experience with ISR systems, satellite communications, or intelligence architectures (highly desirable).

• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience supporting ISR systems in operational or development environments.

• Proven ability to operate as a systems engineer in complex, mission‑critical environments , creating sound, feasible, and mission‑aligned solutions.

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Original Posting:

April 22, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay and Benefits

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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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.