Systems Engineer / Risk Manager

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

24d

About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer / Risk Manager to join a matrixed organization of systems engineers, model-based systems engineers, and specialty systems engineers. The position primarily performs Risk Management and may support one or multiple programs simultaneously across engineering disciplines and team environments. When current efforts conclude, the employee may have the opportunity to support different programs within the matrixed engineering portfolio.

The Risk Manager leads development and maintenance of the risk register, working with engineers and program management to identify, assess, and mitigate system and program risks. The role coordinates with risk owners to keep risks current and accurate, leads the Risk Review Board with internal and external stakeholders, and translates the risk register into a quarterly Risk Management Status Report for customers and leadership. Candidates with experience in other systems engineering areas, including Lead Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Reliability Analysis, are preferred. The position requires a strong background in traditional Systems Engineering and Risk Management, independent work, and effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 4 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 or more years of experience.
• Experience performing risk management for Defense applications on large-scale programs at various points in the systems development lifecycle.
• Ability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment and work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.
• Possess a secret clearance.
• Strong background in traditional Systems Engineering and Risk Management.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lead Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, or Reliability Analysis.
• Master of Science in Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 2 years of direct systems engineering experience.
• Experience using MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler, or other Model-Based Systems Engineering modeling tools.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated experience accurately estimating engineering effort, such as hours, for Systems Engineering tasks.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes and methods.
• Experience supporting one or more DoD programs.
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the risk register.
• Work with engineers and program management to identify, assess, and mitigate system and program risks.
• Coordinate with risk owners to ensure risks are current and accurate.
• Lead the Risk Review Board, engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate the risk register into a Risk Management Status Report and deliver it quarterly to customers and leadership.
• Work in a matrixed engineering organization supporting one or multiple programs across engineering fields and team environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level