Systems Engineer
Location: Keyport, WA
Help Deliver Mission Critical Technology for the U.S. Navy
Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute the integration of hardware and software solutions within a secure IT environment that supports the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center (UUVOC). Working closely with government leadership and cross functional technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring complex systems are successfully integrated, tested, and deployed in support of critical Navy missions.
Program Timing: This position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.
What You'll Do
As a Systems Engineer, you will:
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of hardware and software integration efforts within a secure IT environment.
- Collaborate with government leadership and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of integrated system solutions.
- Prepare and deliver clear status updates, technical briefings, and reports for government leadership and project stakeholders.
- Translate complex technical concepts into concise, actionable documentation and communications for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Support the full system lifecycle, including integration planning, system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and transition activities.
- Document technical designs, integration plans, implementation activities, and system configurations.
- Facilitate technical working groups, coordinate across multiple stakeholder organizations, and help drive issue resolution and technical decision making.
- Help ensure integration activities align with cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
- Support end user training and knowledge transfer activities during system implementation.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 6+ years of experience.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI.
- Current DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA.
- 3+ years of professional experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT environments.
- Experience implementing solutions using cloud computing services and hosting technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Broad understanding of the full lifecycle for integrating hardware and software into secure IT environments.
- Experience supporting system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and end user training.
- Experience facilitating technical working groups and coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with secure system integration planning, implementation, and transition activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Experience preparing technical documentation, leadership briefings, reports, and project status updates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mission critical IT programs within Department of Defense or other government environments.
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Original Posting:August 6, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related with 8+ years experience, or Master's with 6+ years experience
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI
- Current DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA)
- 3+ years professional experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT environments
- Experience implementing solutions using cloud services and hosting technologies such as AWS
- Broad understanding of full lifecycle for integrating hardware and software into secure IT environments
- Experience supporting system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and end user training
- Experience facilitating technical working groups and coordinating across multiple stakeholders
- Familiarity with secure system integration planning, implementation, and transition activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing technical documentation and leadership briefings
- Experience supporting mission critical IT programs within DoD or other government environments
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
