Description
Are you ready to take the lead at the forefront of national security? Leidos is on the hunt for adriven, innovative Junior Systems Engineerto support our mission atFt. Belvoir, VA, Dahlgren, VA, or Redstone Arsenal, AL. This isn't just another engineering role—it's your chance todirectly impactthe Missile Defense Agency's (MDA)Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), where cutting-edge defense technology meets unwavering security.
Your Role: More Than Just a Job
In thishigh-stakes position, you'll be the architect behindadvanced missile defense solutions, ensuring critical technologies remain secure while shaping the future of national security. Your expertise willfortify sensitive systems, streamline integration, and drive innovationin a defense landscape that demands excellence.This is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on U.S. defense operations.
What You'll Do
- Guard Critical Technologies:Analyze andprotectCritical Program Information (CPI), ensuringclassified innovations remain secure. Your precision and attention to detail will keep national defense effortsuntouchable.
- Design Robust Security Architectures:Definesecurity protocolsfor cutting-edge missile defense systems, integrating secure solutions across sensors, interceptors, and C2 networks.
- Drive Engineering Excellence:Reviewprogram requirements, test plans, and strategies, offering key insights tooptimize development, testing, and deploymentof next-gen missile defense capabilities.
- Ensure Secure Testing:Developcomprehensive security measuresforground and flight testingin highly classified environments, implementingrisk assessmentsand protection strategies.
- Execute Specialized Security Strategies:CraftProgram Protection Plans, Security Classification Guides, and tailored security solutionsto ensure compliance andoperational superiority.
Basic Qualifications
- Degree&Experience:Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with1+ yearsof engineering experience.
- Department of Defense Expertise:StrongDoD or military background, proving your ability to thrive inhigh-security environments.
- Security Clearance:Must hold anactive DoD Top Secret clearancewithTS/SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Missile Defense Mastery:Experience inDoD AcquisitionorMissile Defense systems (sensors, interceptors, C2BMC, AT, FMS, LO/CLO, CFIUS).
- Special Programs Experience:Background inDoD SAP policy and security operations.
- Communication Pro:Outstandingtechnical writing, briefing, and adaptive communication skills, ensuring clarity in high-pressure scenarios.
- Meticulous Organization:Exceptionalattention to detailandprocess execution, guaranteeing flawless security implementation.
Original Posting:June 11, 2025
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.
Pay Range:Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
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.