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Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a System Engineering Analyst to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for performing research, developing M&S, algorithms, performance metrics, evaluating algorithms and system performance. Coordinating with associate contractors developing the applications, reporting status at meetings, and working closely with the development and test and integration teams. As well, collaborate with MDA to ensure requirements and design considerations are managed and provide analysis feedback to the software development team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be a strong team player, and have the ability to establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members within the program.
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications
- Evaluates existing and emerging technologies to enable system/software architecture alternatives to address functional/non-functional product needs to include cost, schedule, risk, and supportability for enterprise applications.
- Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and extensibility
- Requires ability to communicate with leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of software interface interactions.
- Oversee progress of software development team to ensure consistency with agreed upon system/software architecture
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience with C++ software development
- Knowledge and experience with software architecture and complex systems to support product functional / non-function requirements
- Data analysis experience using Python, Jupyter Notebooks or similar technology
- Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
- Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense
- Active secret clearance
- Full time onsite support
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area
Preferred Qualifications.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment
- MDS M&S Interface experience (knowledge of the phenomenology transferred to MDS elements)
- Technical depth of knowledge of either RF or EO/IR sensors
- Able to understand 6-DOF trajectory analysis
- Real-Time understanding (blocking calls and semaphore impacts)
- Experience with multi-core and multi-threaded programming
- TCP/IP and Unicast understanding
- Core Truth Model experience is a Plus
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:October 17, 2025For 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.
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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.
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