Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) CG-TECH-TRT/DME (Technical Readiness Transformation) (Digital Modeling and Engineering )U.S. Coast Guard CG-TECH-TRT organization in executing enterprise digital transformation, systems modernization, and automation initiatives supporting Force Design 2028 objectives. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and integration support across enterprise transformation activities, automation pilots, digital engineering initiatives, and modernization efforts within the CGOne environment. The role will support planning, coordination, analysis, implementation, and governance activities associated with Coast Guard enterprise technology modernization and mission enablement initiatives.
This individual will work closely with Coast Guard leadership, program managers, enterprise architects, developers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to define technical requirements, evaluate solutions, and ensure alignment between operational needs and enterprise engineering objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering support for Coast Guard digital transformation and automation initiatives.
Analyze operational requirements and develop technical recommendations supporting enterprise modernization objectives.
Support systems integration, requirements management, architecture development, and solution engineering activities.
Develop systems engineering artifacts including CONOPS, requirements documentation, interface definitions, workflows, and technical assessments.
Support automation pilot evaluations, feasibility assessments, and implementation planning.
Translate operational requirements and concepts of operations into traceable UAFML model artifacts that support digital engineering, modernization, and architecture decision-making.
Build and maintain enterprise and system architecture models in Cameo Enterprise Architecture, including diagrams, elements, and views, while executing model queries, validation checks, and trade studies to inform engineering decisions.
Coordinate with cloud, cybersecurity, data, and application development teams to support scalable enterprise solutions.
Participate in governance boards, technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and program status briefings.
Support enterprise architecture alignment and integration activities across multiple Coast Guard mission systems and platforms.
Assist in identifying opportunities for process automation, workflow optimization, and operational efficiencies.
Support development of technical roadmaps, migration plans, and implementation strategies.
Monitor project risks, dependencies, technical issues, and integration impacts across initiatives.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, technical standards development, and operational readiness planning.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 8-10 yrs or 6-10 years w/Masters of related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience supporting complex federal IT, systems engineering, or modernization programs.
Experience with systems integration, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and requirements management practices.
OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DHS or U.S. Coast Guard programs.
Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), ServiceNow, Salesforce, or enterprise automation platforms.
Knowledge of enterprise integration, digital engineering, and automation governance practices.
Experience with MBSE, SysML, BPMN, or enterprise architecture frameworks.
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July 7, 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 $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.
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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