Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will support a large, multi-year contract providing Timing and Synchronization to Department of Defense. The work that's being done on this Leidos-led, prime contract is extremely important and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore new technologies. Are you ready to join an impactful company? Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.
The Systems Engineer will support a high priority, high visibility implementation project in support of a very large, high profile DISA Timing and Sync Program. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing full support to the customer on multiple, simultaneous tasks.
*Please note - the candidate hired must live close and be able to commute to one of the listed locations: Ft. Meade, MD or Scott ABF, IL. This is a 75% remote position. *
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the Defense Regional Clocks are upgraded, operated, calibrated and maintained through Phase 4 according to the JCID documents (e.g., CDD, CPD, etc…).
- Decompose JCID requirements according to the T&S WBS.
- Design, implement, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and software applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze system needs, and develop technical solutions that align with business objectives and security standards.
- Install, configure, and optimize hardware and software components of IT systems, ensuring their stability, scalability, and performance.
- Develops, maintains, and updates technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.
- Responsible for leading Working groups
- Support development of Engineering and Systems design documentation and drawings
- Support the development of Engineering Implementation Plans
- Track hardware, software, architecture changes to drive updates to design documentation and other deliverables.
- Provide content and guidance for training products.
- Generate in-depth contributions to training curriculum and trains team members as needed
- Supports systems development, technical planning, development, integration, and verification and validation.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience with, at least, 4 years of prior relevant experience.
- Familiarity with databases
- US Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
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Original Posting:December 1, 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.
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