Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA
Are you a smart, versatile engineer who thrives on the adrenaline of concept design, analysis, prototyping, lab testing, and field trials? Leidos seeks a Systems Engineer to join our dynamic small team in San Diego, CA, tackling the most demanding multidiscipline challenges for customers and end-users in defense technology.
Why Leidos?
Be part of an energetic team with overlapping roles, fostering cross-skill development across cutting-edge technologies. Apply your technical creativity to deliver rapid, impactful solutions that outpace the competition. We don't seek comfort—we recruit disruptors who refuse to fail.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning, system design (hardware, software, network), integration, verification, validation, and field deployment of new technologies.
- Drive the full Electromagnetic (EM) Low Observables (LO) design cycle: concept development, requirements definition, trade studies, detailed engineering, prototyping, and testing.
- Deliver direct engineering support to customers and end-users, ensuring mission success.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Science/Engineering +12 years or Master's +10 years relevant experience.
- U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligible).
- Full lifecycle design experience: concept to testing.
- Expertise in requirements analysis, verification, traceability, and root cause analysis.
- Superior communication, independent/teamwork, problem-solving in fast-paced settings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Physics, Math, or Systems Engineering background; advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of composites, Additive Manufacturing, adhesives, coatings.
- DOORS or similar tools; team leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra; CEM familiarity; MS Office.
Posted December 10, 2025. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD (actual based on experience, skills, location). Leidos outthinks, outbuilds, and outpaces—join us.
Locations
- San Diego, California, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Systems Engineeringintermediate
- Electromagnetic Low Observables Designintermediate
- Requirements Analysis and Traceabilityintermediate
- Root Cause Analysisintermediate
- DOORS Requirements Toolsintermediate
- Computational Electromagnetic Methodologyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering +12 years or Master's +10 years experience (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship with Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligible) (experience)
- Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra (experience)
- Background in Physics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering (experience)
- Experience with composite materials, Additive Manufacturing (experience)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical planning, hardware-software-network design, development, integration, verification, validation, and fielding
- Manage full EM Low Observables design cycle from concept to prototype testing
- Perform multidiscipline trade studies, analysis, and requirements definition
- Provide direct engineering support to customers and end-users
- Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300-$237,350
- general: Opportunities for cross-training and skill development
- general: Work on cutting-edge defense technologies
- general: Small team environment with high impact
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits including health, retirement, PTO
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Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA
Are you a smart, versatile engineer who thrives on the adrenaline of concept design, analysis, prototyping, lab testing, and field trials? Leidos seeks a Systems Engineer to join our dynamic small team in San Diego, CA, tackling the most demanding multidiscipline challenges for customers and end-users in defense technology.
Why Leidos?
Be part of an energetic team with overlapping roles, fostering cross-skill development across cutting-edge technologies. Apply your technical creativity to deliver rapid, impactful solutions that outpace the competition. We don't seek comfort—we recruit disruptors who refuse to fail.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning, system design (hardware, software, network), integration, verification, validation, and field deployment of new technologies.
- Drive the full Electromagnetic (EM) Low Observables (LO) design cycle: concept development, requirements definition, trade studies, detailed engineering, prototyping, and testing.
- Deliver direct engineering support to customers and end-users, ensuring mission success.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Science/Engineering +12 years or Master's +10 years relevant experience.
- U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligible).
- Full lifecycle design experience: concept to testing.
- Expertise in requirements analysis, verification, traceability, and root cause analysis.
- Superior communication, independent/teamwork, problem-solving in fast-paced settings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Physics, Math, or Systems Engineering background; advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of composites, Additive Manufacturing, adhesives, coatings.
- DOORS or similar tools; team leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra; CEM familiarity; MS Office.
Posted December 10, 2025. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD (actual based on experience, skills, location). Leidos outthinks, outbuilds, and outpaces—join us.
Locations
- San Diego, California, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Systems Engineeringintermediate
- Electromagnetic Low Observables Designintermediate
- Requirements Analysis and Traceabilityintermediate
- Root Cause Analysisintermediate
- DOORS Requirements Toolsintermediate
- Computational Electromagnetic Methodologyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering +12 years or Master's +10 years experience (experience)
- U.S. Citizenship with Secret Clearance (Top Secret eligible) (experience)
- Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra (experience)
- Background in Physics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering (experience)
- Experience with composite materials, Additive Manufacturing (experience)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical planning, hardware-software-network design, development, integration, verification, validation, and fielding
- Manage full EM Low Observables design cycle from concept to prototype testing
- Perform multidiscipline trade studies, analysis, and requirements definition
- Provide direct engineering support to customers and end-users
- Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300-$237,350
- general: Opportunities for cross-training and skill development
- general: Work on cutting-edge defense technologies
- general: Small team environment with high impact
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits including health, retirement, PTO
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