Primary Responsibilities
Lead requirements analysis, solution design, and value modeling for complex cryptologic and cybersecurity systems
Develop comprehensive CONOPs, system architectures, ICDs, and technical documentation
Lead integration, testing, and evaluation of prototypes and systems per NSA standards
Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies for technical challenges
Develop XML schemas, metadata models, and data element dictionaries for mission systems
Integrate specialty engineering disciplines (reliability, supportability, security) into development processes
Mentor junior engineers and coordinate knowledge transfer initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master's plus 5 years, OR Doctoral plus 3 years
Alternatively: Bachelor's/Master's/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 polygraph clearance required
Demonstrated technical leadership in systems engineering for complex programs
Experience with analysis of alternatives, value modeling, and risk management
Ability to work in a SCIF environment and travel CONUS/OCONUS
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting
October 2, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
