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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 8+ years of experience or an MS with 6+ years.
Experience in deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
Experience conducting system-level requirements analysis, functional analysis, and trade studies
Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Capable of leading large, complex tasks that span across multiple technical areas
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment, including leading and conducting Technical Design Reviews, as well as presenting to customers and management
Demonstrated experience accurately estimating the engineering effort (i.e. hours) associated with Systems Engineering tasks.
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Possess a secret clearance or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master of Science in System Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, and/or have at least 6 years of direct systems engineering experience.
Preferred candidates will also have experience and/or working knowledge with:
MagicDraw and/or other Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) modeling tools.
DOORS and/or other requirements database tools.
Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods.
Experience supporting DoD, NASA, or DARPA programs.
Experience working with sub-contractors/vendors
Familiarity with building an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and task planning flows
Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP).
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Original Posting
September 17, 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.
