Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.
At Leidos,we'renot just delivering solutions –we'repioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.
Shape the future of digital defense.
Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architectingcutting-edgesolutions in cyber defense,logisticsoptimization, security operations, and decision intelligence.We'rethe minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.
Your opportunity to lead transformation.
We'reseeking a Senior UiPath Automation Engineerto spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role,you'llprovidesolutionthat powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directlyimpactsnational security.
This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Ready toengineersolutions that matter?
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior UiPath Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. This role will lead automation initiatives from discovery through production support, mentor junior developers, and help mature our RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) practices, governance, and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and related components (REFramework, Queues, Assets, Triggers)
Lead process discovery and solution design sessions with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable automation solutions
Architect reusable components and libraries to accelerate development and enforce coding standards
Integrate UiPath bots with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, ERP/CRM platforms, document processing tools such as Document Understanding/IXP)
Implement exception handling, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure production stability
Conduct code reviews,establishbest practices, and mentor junior/mid-level developers
Managebotdeployment lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Orchestrator administration
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis forbotfailures
Support RPACoEgovernance: documentation standards, PDD/SDD creation, ROI tracking, and pipeline intake processes
Stay current with UiPath platform updates (Automation Cloud, AI Center, Action Center, Test Suite) and recommend adoption where relevant
Collaborate with security/infrastructure teams to ensure automations meet compliance and data-handling requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of overall IT experience
5+ years of hands-on RPA development experience, with 3+ years specifically in UiPath
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Strongproficiencyin UiPath Studio, Orchestrator,REFramework, and Robot deployment/administration
Solid understanding of .NET, VB.NET or C#, and object-oriented programming concepts
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Experienceintegrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) and enterprise applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex workflow issues
Excellent communication skills; ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders
Experience withUiPath,Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings
Active Public Trust clearance already in hand a plus
Ability to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust
Certifications
Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer,AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
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.
July 30, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
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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