Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Aviation organization.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to engage in hands-on work while developing a deep understanding of aviation security products.  The role is highly impactful because the products being developed make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level.

Working in a diverse and collaborative R&D environment, this position will be responsible for providing system-level engineering support to maintain and enhance x-ray scanners.  This will include integration and evaluation of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software components, as well as analysis of system-level performance and reliability.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Perform fundamental engineering duties in electrical design efforts including development, integration, testing, measuring, and analyses / simulations for a variety of products
• Refine conceptual designs into complete production designs incorporating the appropriate connectors, cables and wiring to meet design criteria
• Design alternative solutions to reduce bill-of-material costs.
• Integration and testing of electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Finding and evaluating replacements for end-of-life components.
• Troubleshooting system-level problems.
• Working with Manufacturing Engineers to resolve production problems.
• Working with Field Support Engineers to improve system performance.
• Replicating field problems in the lab and determining root cause.
• Create test fixtures and procedures to test system components.
• Produce documentation for changes and submit engineering change orders.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting : October 14, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay -benefits.

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