Systems Engineer

Position Overview

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through a diverse and talented team dedicated to customer success. As a System Engineering Analyst with our Defense Systems Land Systems, you will work on missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. In this role you will perform research, develop modeling & simulation (M&S), design algorithms, assess performance metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development, testing, and integration. Your analytical skills and ability to build strong working relationships will be critical in ensuring requirements are met and design considerations are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for software and applications.
• Evaluate both existing and emerging technologies to propose system/software architecture alternatives addressing cost, schedule, risk, and supportability.
• Develop high-level product specifications with a focus on system integration and extensibility.
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding software interface interactions.
• Oversee the progress of the software development team to ensure alignment with the agreed system/software architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with C++ software development.
• Proven knowledge of software architecture and managing complex systems to support functional and non-functional requirements.
• Data analysis experience using Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or similar technology.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations.
• Relevant DoD and/or industry work experience in Missile Defense.
• Active secret clearance.
• Ability to provide full time onsite support and residency in the North Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and applying these methods in an engineering environment.
• Experience with MDS M&S Interface and knowledge of the phenomenology transferred to MDS elements.
• Technical depth in either RF or EO/IR sensors.
• Understanding of 6-DOF trajectory analysis.
• Real-time programming expertise, including handling blocking calls and semaphore impacts.
• Experience with multi-core and multi-threaded programming.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and Unicast protocols.
• Experience with the Core Truth Model is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
• Health and Wellness Programs designed to support your overall well-being.
• Income Protection to safeguard your financial security.
• Paid Leave and Retirement plans that value your work-life balance and future.