Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Leidos National Security Sector leverages technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities to support defense and intelligence customers. The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD) is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer for the Chinook Program to deliver innovative geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities, ensuring timely, relevant, and accurate intelligence for national decision-makers and warfighters. Position locations include Gaithersburg, MD (primary), Alexandria, VA, Chantilly, VA, Aurora, CO, St. Louis, MO, and Tucson, AZ. Clearance Level Required: Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system architecture design, requirements development, integration planning, and configuration management.
• Provide engineering expertise for mission systems throughout the full lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure interoperability, scalability, and mission alignment.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, techniques, and processes for system development and integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system interface control documents (ICDs) and engineering reports.
• Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone events.
• Conduct system performance analysis and deliver optimization recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2-6 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration & test, and configuration control.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
• Experience in a DoD or Intelligence Community environment.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence), Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), INCOSE, CISSP, Security+ certification, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting GEOINT programs or working with the GEOINT lifecycle.
• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures (AWS, C2S) and DevSecOps environments.
• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience supporting GEOINT missions.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. Note that this range is a guideline and actual offers depend on various factors.
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement