Junior SCADAControls Engineer
Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Controls Systems / SCADA Engineer to join our team in Reston Virginia. This role supports the analysis and characterization of commercial critical infrastructure and heavy industrial facilities with a focus on systems managed through Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation hands-on experience with industrial automation and facility systems and a creative yet disciplined approach to solving complex technical challenges. Successful candidates will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel conducting strategic facility analysis in support of national security missions.
This position is located within a government SCIF and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in a fast-paced mission-focused environment.
What Youll Do
Analyze industrial control systems SCADA environments and building management systems to characterize facility capabilities and operations.
Utilize intelligence sources engineering expertise and specialized analytical tools to assess and model critical infrastructure systems.
Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment throughout the analysis process to develop accurate assessments and intelligence estimates.
Develop detailed technical reports briefings and formal products in response to customer requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.
Research emerging technologies and contribute to innovative analytical methodologies and tools.
Present findings and technical assessments to senior government officials and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI clearance or an active Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline (Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or related field) and relevant professional experience.
Bachelors degree with 2 years of relevant experience or Masters degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
2 years of experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) SCADA systems or complex Building Management Systems (BMS).
Strong understanding of:
Industrial automation and process control systems
Electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles
Mechanical electrical and life safety systems
Experience evaluating and troubleshooting complex industrial processes and facility infrastructure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare technical documentation and brief senior-level audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant engineering certifications.
Military intelligence community or defense-related experience.
Hands-on experience with industrial automation technologies including:
PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or equivalent)
HMI and SCADA development
FactoryTalk View
GE Fanuc
Modicon
Schneider Electric
Siemens S7
Emerson DeltaV
Emerson Ovation
Wonderware
Experience with:
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems (ACS/VSS)
Industrial HVAC and Central Utility Plant operations
Background supporting:
Industrial manufacturing facilities
Water and wastewater treatment systems
Nuclear facilities
Data centers
Cogeneration and Combined Cooling Heating and Power (CCHP) plants
Experience with complex cooling infrastructure including chillers cooling towers UPS systems and power monitoring solutions.
Cybersecurity industrial cybersecurity or penetration testing experience.
Industry certifications such as CISSP SSCP CEH Security or equivalent.
Familiarity with network analysis and industrial cybersecurity tools including:
Wireshark
NetworkMiner
GrassMarlin
SCEPTRE
HELICS
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Why Leidos
At Leidos youll work alongside some of the industrys most talented engineers analysts and technical experts supporting critical national security missions. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation technical excellence and mission impact drive everything we do.
If youre passionate about industrial control systems critical infrastructure and solving complex engineering challenges wed like to hear from you.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
May 31 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 $69550.00 - $125725.00The 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:
Junior IC
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.
