POSITION TITLE
Systems Engineer/SME
As a Systems Engineer , you will work as an integral member of a government/contractor team supporting ongoing and future programs In this unique role you will apply your technical skills toward state-of-the-art highly advanced analysis solutions in support of critical customer focus areas.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
· Master of Science degree with 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience - additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
· At least four (4) or more years of recent engineering experience in the following areas: RF communication, signal processing, radar, modeling and simulation, or similar fields
· In-depth knowledge of antenna design principals, array technology, and radio-wave propagation methods and systems
· Demonstrated knowledge as a subject matter expert of engineering principles and practices
· Active TS/SCI security clearance is required to be considered for this position. An active TS/SCI with polygraph is highly desired
· Experience working independently or as a member of a multidisciplinary design and development team that may include engineers and technicians
· Significant verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment; present and explain technical information to colleagues, management or sponsors
Desired:
· Experience running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC), graphics processor units (GPU), or other advanced processing platforms
· Subject matter expert knowledge of advanced system concepts related to aerospace and/or spacecraft
· Proficient using modeling, design or development tools (e.g. MATLAB, Mathematica, Simulink, or languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, etc.)
Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 - $150,000
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July 16, 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 -
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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