Senior Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services with mission software capabilities to support defense and intelligence missions. The Intelligence Production Solutions Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer for the Chinook Program. In this role, you will lead systems engineering activities to develop and deliver mission-critical GEOINT capabilities while ensuring technical rigor, mission alignment, and operational efficiency.

Primary work location: Gaithersburg, MD; additional locations include Alexandria, VA, Chantilly, VA, Aurora, CO, St. Louis, MO, and Tucson, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical lead and advisor to government stakeholders on enterprise systems engineering strategies, architectures, and processes.
• Develop and manage system requirements, design documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification strategies.
• Lead technical working groups, engineering reviews, and decision boards in coordination with mission partners and contractors.
• Conduct architectural assessments and trade studies to evaluate system performance, risk, and compliance with enterprise frameworks.
• Integrate emerging technologies, including cloud-based services and data analytics tools, into operational GEOINT workflows.
• Oversee implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices using tools like Cameo.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices and standards in system development and integration.

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 8-12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques across the entire lifecycle.
• Proven experience in large-scale, complex government or defense programs, preferably in the IC or DoD.
• Familiarity with the customer’s mission, architecture, and data systems, along with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Clearance Level Required: Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, CISSP, Security+, or similar credentials.
• Hands-on experience with Agile, SAFe, or DevSecOps environments.
• Experience working on the customer’s specific programs.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (Cameo), architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF), and modeling languages (SysML).
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), C2S, or similar government cloud platforms.

Pay and Benefits

• Compensation: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
• Competitive compensation packages reflecting the importance of the work.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement benefits.