Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Summary: Leidos is seeking a mission-driven Senior Systems Engineer to modernize and centralize Open Source Intelligence operations across the DoD and IC, leading software development and data integration. Highlights: 1. Lead all aspects of the team’s software development efforts. 2. Opportunity to shape architecture, drive technical direction, and mentor others. 3. Work in a collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented environment. Apply Now Description Leidos is seeking a mission-driven Senior Systems Engineer (Da Engineering) to join our high-impact team supporting the Nional Media Exploition Center (NMEC) DOMEX Technology Plform (DTP). In this role, you will help modernize and centralize Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) operions across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). You’ll work on a 10-year, multi-task order contract, directly supporting the DOMEX Da Discovery Plform (D3P) Modernizion program and DIA-OSIC’s mission. As a key technical leader, you will collabore with talented engineers, product owners, and government stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy innovive software solutions th make a real difference to nional security. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the architecture, drive technical direction, and mentor others, all while working in a collaborive, agile, and growth-oriented environment. Wh You’ll Do Lead all aspects of the team’s software development efforts. Plan, design, and oversee the implemention of software development solutions through systems engineering activities such as feure/requirements analysis, design, implemention planning, integrion and test, sustainment, documention, deployment, and system assessment Collabore with government da team to integre new da sources. Lead engineering da model changes, API integrions, and da quality efforts. Develop a working knowledge of government business processes and provide recommendions accordingly. Decompose high-priority requirements from the product roadmap into actionable solutions, managing risks and driving continuous process improvement. Own and manage the Agile backlog, prioritize work items, perform backlog refinement, and facilite Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives). Support SAFe program increment planning and execution, including work ticket creion and system documention. Foster a culture of innovion, collaborion, and professional development within the team. Act as a mentor to mid-level and junior engineers, sharing best practices and supporting career growth. Ensure sound engineering practices, compliance with policies, and delivery of high-quality software. Coordine with test teams to develop and monitor automed system integrion tests. Engage with cross-functional teams to identify and develop high-value integrions with other systems/applicions. Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Wh You Bring (Required Qualificions) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or reled field and 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years of experience. Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. Strong software development experience in Java or Python. Proven experience as a Systems Engineer, Product Owner, or similar role in an Agile software development team. Hands-on experience with da engineering, da models, and da quality initiives. Experience with requirements and design documention, including process flow diagrams. Demonstred ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps and manage/prioritize product backlogs. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with tools such as GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. Experience faciliting Agile ceremonies and supporting team delivery. Excellent communicion skills, with the ability to articule technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expections. Preferred Qualificions (Nice to Have) Experience with Kafka or other message-passing systems. Cloud infrastructure experience (especially AWS). Experience with Appian or other low-code plforms. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, containerizion (Docker), and DevOps/CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins). Experience with GraphQL, Keycloak, and security best practices (authN/Z, secrets management). Experience building and maintaining microservices in Kubernetes. Understanding of Elasticsearch internals, including sharding, performance tuning, analyzers, query DSL. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormion, Terraform, Pulumi). Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (idempotency, eventual consistency). Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers. Strong testing discipline with a focus on automion and CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on development and/or scripting experience in Java and Python. Why Leidos? Leidos is a Fortune 500® leader in informion technology, engineering, and science solutions, solving the world’s toughest challenges in defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. Our 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. We offer: Mission Impact: Work on projects th mter to nional security and intelligence. Growth & Development: Access to professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. Innovion: Join a team th values creivity, collaborion, and continuous improvement. Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible schedule with some remote work options. Competitive Compension: Attractive salary, referral bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of nional security! If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus 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 step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: May 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above. 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 compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, 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 innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Da Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-reled informion during any part of the employment applicion process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). 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Commitment to Non-Discriminion All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #Feuredjob Apply Now