Aerospace Systems Engineer
Aerospace Systems Engineer
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
Are you ready for your next challenge
The Integrated Aviation Solutions (IAS) Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Systems Engineer to work in our Bridgewater VA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Leidos this mission we provide multi-purpose aerial platforms for todays warfighter.
THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)
Act as lead engineer for one or more projects to drive technical decision making.
Document decompose and derive requirements along with verification and validation (V&V) methods (including performance metrics) to ensure system performance and safety is achieved throughout the entire project lifecycle from conception to decommission.
Work with functional teams (e.g. Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Integration Technicians Pilots Mission Operators/Analysts etc.) to develop and manage system architecture based on the defined requirements and V&V methods including performing trade studies and technical assessments.
Perform and manage defined V&V methodology throughout the project by hosting/attending technical reviews (e.g. System Requirements Review Preliminary Design Review etc.) reviewing technical documents (e.g. drawings plans reports etc.) and managing the technical data package along with Project Engineering/Management staff for completeness/cohesiveness using Requirements Verification Traceability (RVTM) methodologies.
Manage technical risks and mitigations via a Hazard Tracking System (HTS) based on industry and applicable certification standards primarily related to airworthiness and flight safety.
Collaborate with Project Engineering/Management staff in regards to schedule budget resource and configuration management.
Support the development and maintenance of engineering processes including the management of process metrics and support in quality audits.
Provide support to technical proposal teams as required.
Develop and Maintain systems engineering models to develop product baselines and assess future system alterations.
WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)
Bachelors degree in engineering (e.g. Aerospace Mechanical etc.) and eight (8) years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Excellent communications skills to interface with stakeholders including the customer and project team.
Ability to access various areas of different aircraft types which may involve kneeling stooping and standing.
Eligible to obtain and maintain minimum of Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Aerospace background with a technical understanding of or experience in:
Aerodynamic principles and analyses
Mechanical design analyses and test (including static dynamic and fatigue principles)
Electrical design analyses and test (including electrical power and EMI/EMC principles)
Aircraft weight and balance (AWBS preferred)
Airworthiness certification (both civil and military)
Manufacturing and integration principles (e.g. composite sheet metal and machined parts)
Safety analyses and risk management (IAW MIL-STD-882E)
Ground and flight testing
Failure Modes Effects and Critically Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Quality management (of both products and processes)
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Relevant certifications such as INCOSE PMP or Six Sigma certifications.
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or other Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
August 20 2025At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
