Systems Engineer
Leidos
Description
Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will support a large, multi-year contract providing Timing and Synchronization to Department of Defense. The work that’s being done on this Leidos-led, prime contract is extremely important and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore new technologies. Are you ready to join an impactful company? Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.
The Systems Engineer will support a high priority, high visibility implementation project in support of a very large, high profile DISA Timing and Sync Program. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing full support to the customer on multiple, simultaneous tasks.
*Please note – the candidate hired must live close and be able to commute to one of the listed locations: Ft. Meade, MD or Scott ABF, IL. This is a 75% remote position. *
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the Defense Regional Clocks are upgraded, operated, calibrated and maintained through Phase 4 according to the JCID documents (e.g., CDD, CPD, etc…).
- Decompose JCID requirements according to the T&S WBS.
- Design, implement, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze system needs, and develop technical solutions that align with business objectives and security standards.
- Install, configure, and optimize hardware and software components of IT systems, ensuring their stability, scalability, and performance.
- Develops, maintains, and updates technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.
- Responsible for leading Working groups
- Support development of Engineering and Systems design documentation and drawings
- Support the development of Engineering Implementation Plans
- Track hardware, software, architecture changes to drive updates to design documentation and other deliverables.
- Provide content and guidance for training products.
- Generate in-depth contributions to training curriculum and trains team members as needed
- Supports systems development, technical planning, development, integration, and verification and validation.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience with, at least, 4 years of prior relevant experience.
- Familiarity with databases
- US Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
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Original Posting:
December 1, 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 $85,150.00 – $153,925.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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