Systems Engineer

Description

Are you ready to take the lead at the forefront of national security? Leidos is on the hunt for a driven, innovative Junior Systems Engineer to support our mission at Ft. Belvoir, VA, Dahlgren, VA, or Redstone Arsenal, AL. This isn't just another engineering role-it's your chance to directly impact the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), where cutting-edge defense technology meets unwavering security.

Your Role: More Than Just a Job

In this high-stakes position, you'll be the architect behind advanced missile defense solutions, ensuring critical technologies remain secure while shaping the future of national security. Your expertise will fortify sensitive systems, streamline integration, and drive innovation in a defense landscape that demands excellence. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on U.S. defense operations.

What You'll Do

• Guard Critical Technologies: Analyze and protect Critical Program Information (CPI), ensuring classified innovations remain secure. Your precision and attention to detail will keep national defense efforts untouchable.
• Design Robust Security Architectures: Define security protocols for cutting-edge missile defense systems, integrating secure solutions across sensors, interceptors, and C2 networks.
• Drive Engineering Excellence: Review program requirements, test plans, and strategies, offering key insights to optimize development, testing, and deployment of next-gen missile defense capabilities.
• Ensure Secure Testing: Develop comprehensive security measures for ground and flight testing in highly classified environments, implementing risk assessments and protection strategies.
• Execute Specialized Security Strategies: Craft Program Protection Plans, Security Classification Guides, and tailored security solutions to ensure compliance and operational superiority.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree & Experience: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Department of Defense Expertise: Strong DoD or military background, proving your ability to thrive in high-security environments.
• Security Clearance: Must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Missile Defense Mastery: Experience in DoD Acquisition or Missile Defense systems (sensors, interceptors, C2BMC, AT, FMS, LO/CLO, CFIUS).
• Special Programs Experience: Background in DoD SAP policy and security operations.
• Communication Pro: Outstanding technical writing, briefing, and adaptive communication skills, ensuring clarity in high-pressure scenarios.
• Meticulous Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and process execution, guaranteeing flawless security implementation.

Original Posting:
June 11, 2025
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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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