Senior Systems Engineer

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is seeking a systems engineer with experience in algorithm development, especially in relation to tracking, Model Based Systems Engineering, test plan and procedure creation, and requirements development. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of systems engineering processes and experience with hardware / software integration. Experience with MATLAB is highly beneficial.

The candidate should work well in a collaborative environment, understand Agile development methodologies, and seek to identify and champion both technical and process innovations.

The Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) is a product that supports sensor integration, data and track fusion, and network communications. Tasking and responsibilities will vary depending on project objectives and will extend to programs beyond CEC.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts for CEC and other programs including :

Requirements

SysML models

Test Plans

Test Procedures

MATLAB models

Responsibilities will also include data analysis of system performance as well as supporting simulation enhancements.

Basic Qualifications

US Citizenship required

Requires BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

Active Secret clearance

Proven experience in all phases of Systems Engineering including requirements, algorithms, integration, test, and modeling

Experience with hardware / software integration

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Possess business and technical vision

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the Navy’s Cooperative Engagement Capability

Experience using the Atlassian toolset

Experience with Cameo / Magic Draw

Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum

Experience with track fusion concepts and implementations

Experience developing and giving presentations to a government customer

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Original Posting : September 26, 2025

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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.