Systems Engineer (EPIM)

Description

Leidos' Defense Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer (EPIM) to support an Army Program focused on delivering advanced capabilities for operational decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. The Systems Engineer (EPIM) supports the planning, integration, and execution of complex engineering programs by ensuring alignment across technical disciplines, program requirements, schedules, and deliverables. This role requires strong systems thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate engineering activities across multiple teams. The engineer will assist in requirements development, interface management, risk tracking, and technical baseline control while contributing to the overall success of program objectives.

Locations include Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Fort Belvoir, FL; Tampa, FL

This position is contingent upon program award, anticipated late March.

This role is open to candidates with a wide range of experience levels. The scope of the position and corresponding compensation will be aligned with the candidate's background and expertise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the development, decomposition, and management of systemlevel requirements and technical baselines.
• Coordinate engineering activities across hardware, software, test, and program management teams.
• Assist in interface definition, control, and verification across subsystems and external stakeholders.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, trade studies, and technical reviews.
• Track program risks, issues, and action items, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Support the creation and maintenance of program schedules, integration plans, and configuration management artifacts.
• Contribute to verification and validation planning, test readiness activities, and requirements traceability.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system engineering plans.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives, milestones, and quality standards.
• Provide technical input to program leadership and assist in stakeholder communication.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 3 - 6+ years of experience or a Master's degree with less than or 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Experience in systems engineering, program integration, or multidisciplinary engineering roles.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, verification/validation, and configuration control.
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Cameo, JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and interface documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other complex system development environments.
• Knowledge of modelbased systems engineering (MBSE) methods and tools.
• Familiarity with risk management, trade studies, and technical decisionmaking frameworks.
• Experience supporting design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and program milestone activities.
• Understanding of configuration management and change control processes.
• Ability to lead integration efforts and influence crossfunctional technical decisions.

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For 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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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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