Systems Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will work in a group that is working to replace an out of date and fragile system with a modern replacement. The group will then be focused on the rollout of a brand-new messaging system.

The Systems Engineer will be providing technical direction, guidance and manage software trends across the project. 

Duties will also include but not limited to:

• Performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition, integration, system documentation.
• Will serve as the primary focal point of contact for several enterprise systems.
• In this role the candidate will need to frequently interact with senior level Customers to provide innovative solutions and provide feedback.

Required Skills:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly to be considered
• Requires BS degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and development
• Know core languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or C#
• Ability to provide Analysis to data structures & algorithms
• Demonstrated experience in full life-cycle software development project performing all phases of a rigorous software development methodology with the ability to identify gaps, mitigate technical risk, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.
• Hands on experience with Agile development processes.
• Demonstrated experience with System Documentation.
• Experience with Java for Software Development.
• Experience with Puppet
• Experience with Jenkins
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with AWS
• PL/SQL
• Triggers
• Storage Procedures
• Oracle
• Spring Boot

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Containers
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with AWS Lambda
• Experience with SDK's
• Experience with Docker
• Experience working with AI to streamline software development lifecycle

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Original Posting:

July 29, 2026

Pay Range:

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.