DescriptionLeidos has a current opening for a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer supporting our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise.As our next Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role with design, engineering, development, deployment, and use of software for the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and new development efforts to sustain and enhance the NMEC architecture and by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles.As a Systems Engineer , you will work closely with the Lead SE, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager as well as Government counterparts to perform and manage the full spectrum of systems engineering tasks to include requirements analysis, feature, system and interface design, system integration, system testing, as well as working with the SE team in support of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and all associated documentation. The system engineer will also take on the role as a product owner to lead a software development team while managing risks, escalating impediments, and helping to drive continuous process improvement.You will work closely with the Architects, systems engineers, software, and test engineers on the following key tasks:
Technical support, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities such as feature/requirements analysis, design, implementation planning, integration and test, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment
Perform systems engineering tasks within time-boxed (e.g., agile) sprints and releases. Support sprint and release planning activities as well as the creation of and/or input to work tickets (e.g., JIRA) as well as program/system documentation using collaboration software (e.g., Confluence)
Support and employ MBSE approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment in coordination with the Lead SE and SE team members
Help to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Assist in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with Lead SE and SE team members
Assist in establishing SE processes and tools to accomplish analysis, problem diagnosis and solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and related activities
Obtain solid understanding of software features in order to plan for current and upcoming releases
Assist with daily scrums and document minutes/actions/status
Hold Agile ceremony meetings with the software development team
Participate in release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage and other pertinent meetings
Coordinate with test team members on release/hotfix testing
Report release status to PM staff and Customer as needed
Assist with resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery
Assist with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed
This is you:
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 6+ years in software development, system engineering or related field
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph
At least 4+ years’ experience working as a systems engineer
Experience with creating design packages and workflows
Experience in writing technical solutions and whitepapers
Experience/knowledge of key Agile processes and techniques
Experience with facilitating scrum for the team (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo)
Experience with Gitlab (workflow), JIRA, and Confluence
Ability to track and produce key metrics
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution
Familiarity with a MBSE approach and tools or experience with framework/approach like MBSE
You will wow us even more if you have:
Software development/coding experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and React
Experience with database systems, search engines, model view controller (MVC); web applications
Experience in a Linux Red Hat and Centos environment
Experience with big data applications
Technical degree and/or certifications
Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other)
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous development tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, or equivalent)
#NMECDTPOriginal Posting Date:2024-01-31While 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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.Original Posting Date:01/30/2024While 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.REQNUMBER: R-00127804All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
