Systems Engineer

Leidos•Annapolis Junction, MD

13h•$87,100 - $157,450

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a System Engineer with experience across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in designing and modifying system architectures, producing technical documentation and drawing packages, and supporting a small, mission‑focused team that regularly collaborates with users, customers, and other engineering groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of system engineering experience
Strong systems engineering experience, including documentation and technical writing
Hands‑on hardware and software integration experience
Proficiency working in both Windows and Linux environments
Experience using Visio or similar diagramming/drawing tools
Basic system administration skills
Ability to work effectively in a small, mission‑focused team
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper networking devices
Experience with Ansible or scripting for automation conmd KQW

Responsibilities

Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements through deployment
Design, modify, and document system architectures and technical solutions
Produce high‑quality engineering documentation, diagrams, and drawing packages
Integrate hardware and software components across diverse environments
Work within both Windows and Linux operating systems
Perform basic system administration tasks as needed
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, users, and customers