Chief Systems Engineer
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Chief Systems Engineer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary:
This project provides the full range of systems design analysis integration verification and validation activities in support of the Navys Key Management project portfolio. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering expertise in the following areas: system architecture and design; development and integration; requirements analysis data flow analysis; network design and implementation; test/verification and validation; and documentation for the system. The selected candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal technical professionals on a day-to-day basis and with POCs from customer organizations when necessary.
Additional position responsibilities also include:
Lead system engineering hardware and software analysis to support the NGLD-M project.
Define and apply systems engineering processes to develop systems that meet customer requirements.
Ability to lead the entire system development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis and design to verification validation and sustainment.
Manage requirements including decomposition allocation verification and validation for subsequent use by the development and test teams.
Define and develop System Architecture CONOPS and use case development using systems engineering methodologies.
Experience identifying and mitigating technical risks associated with secure hardware.
Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings working groups and technical interchange meetings associated with the work performed in this project.
Required to research design write and review a wide range of technical documentation that will include but not be limited to: technical manuals design specification documents interface requirements specification system user guides reference manuals installation guides and data sheets that may be required to assist with the design integration testing and fielding of the system; will provide project briefing materials upon request.
Required Qualifications:
Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.
Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science or related field and 12 years of system engineering experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
Well-versed and experienced with Requirements Management and Traceability practices on medium-to-large scale programs.
Experience and expertise with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and/or the Systems Engineering V-model as it applies to government programs.
Experience that demonstrates ability to analyze risks and uncertainties and ability to navigate projects through established processes.
Understanding complex system development methods.
Experience with technical documentation development.
Experience working with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
Experience Leading a team in a technical or chief engineering capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e. Security ) (Will be required 90 days after hire).
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledgeable with use of AI for Systems Engineering purposes.
Familiarity with Cameo
Security-focused certification such as CISSP Security SANS certifications etc.
Understanding of the lifecycle of cryptographic keys or cryptographic key management
Experience with the interfaces protocols and hardware requirements for loading data into a wide variety of end-crypto units (ECUs)
Familiarity with encryption algorithms and secure data transmission standards
Ability to design scalable and secure architectures.
Good knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP IP and OSI models.
Experience with Android.
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Original Posting:
June 4 2026For 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00The 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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
