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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Senior Systems Engineer

Leidos Odenton, MD senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).

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.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead complex systems engineering efforts supporting cryptologic and cybersecurity missions. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading requirements analysis, solution design, and value modeling for complex cryptologic and cybersecurity systems
  • Developing comprehensive CONOPs, system architectures, ICDs, and technical documentation
  • Leading integration, testing, and evaluation of prototypes and systems per NSA standards
  • Conducting risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for technical challenges
  • Developing XML schemas, metadata models, and data element dictionaries for mission systems
  • Integrating specialty engineering disciplines into development processes
  • Mentoring junior engineers and coordinating knowledge transfer initiatives

To qualify, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master's plus 5 years, OR Doctoral plus 3 years
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics with equivalent experience
  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in systems engineering for complex programs
  • Experience with analysis of alternatives, value modeling, and risk management
  • Ability to work in a SCIF environment and travel CONUS/OCONUS

Skills

Required

  • systems engineering
  • cryptologic systems
  • cybersecurity systems
  • NSA standards
  • risk analysis
  • XML schemas
  • metadata models
  • data element dictionaries

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Odenton-MD/Senior-Systems-Engineer_R-00193792

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