Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sectors Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Program Summary

Leidos supports critical missions within the Directorate of Operations and Directorate of Cybersecurity delivering systems engineering solutions that enable cryptanalysis foreign intelligence operations and protection of National Security Systems. Our team explores designs and integrates emerging technologies to provide the nation with a decisive advantage over adversaries.

Job Summary

Were seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to define technical vision and lead large-scale systems engineering initiatives supporting DO and CSD missions. Youll establish architectural direction for emerging technologies conduct strategic analysis of alternatives and serve as senior technical advisor to Government stakeholders while driving innovation in cryptologic and cybersecurity capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and architectural approaches for complex cryptologic and cybersecurity systems

• Lead strategic requirements analysis solution design and value modeling for emerging technologies

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of alternatives and risk assessments for mission-critical systems

• Develop enterprise-level CONOPs system architectures and technical documentation

• Provide senior technical oversight for integration testing and deployment of complex systems

• Establish and enforce systems engineering methodologies aligned with NSA policies and best practices

• Serve as senior technical advisor to Government stakeholders; mentor engineering teams

• Assess and improve organizational processes to facilitate strategic mission objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Masters plus 8 years OR Doctoral plus 6 years

• Alternatively: Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral in Computer Science Mathematics or Physics with equivalent experience

• For non-ABET programs: degree must include differential and integral calculus plus 5 of 18 specified technical areas*

• Active TS/SCI with polygraphclearance required

• Proven senior technical leadership on complex large-scale cryptologic or cybersecurity programs

• Deep expertise in requirements engineering analysis of alternatives and value modeling

• Experience establishing technical vision and driving architectural innovation

• Ability to work in a SCIF environment and travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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