Leidos

Systems Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD Full time

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector, 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:

Leidos is seeking a System Engineer with experience across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in designing and modifying system architectures, producing technical documentation and drawing packages, and supporting a small, mission‑focused team that regularly collaborates with users, customers, and other engineering groups.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements through deployment

  • Design, modify, and document system architectures and technical solutions

  • Produce high‑quality engineering documentation, diagrams, and drawing packages

  • Integrate hardware and software components across diverse environments

  • Work within both Windows and Linux operating systems

  • Perform basic system administration tasks as needed

  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, users, and customers

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of system engineering experience

  • Strong systems engineering experience, including documentation and technical writing

  • Hands‑on hardware and software integration experience

  • Proficiency working in both Windows and Linux environments

  • Experience using Visio or similar diagramming/drawing tools

  • Basic system administration skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a small, mission‑focused team

  • Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper networking devices

  • Experience with Ansible or scripting for automation

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At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

January 9, 2026

For 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.