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Leidos Holding

Software Systems Engineer

Leidos Holding, Huntsville, AL


Description
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Software Systems Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

The Software Systems Engineer will support systems engineering needs throughout the software lifecycle of complex software systems. This includes deriving requirements, defining architecture and interfaces, driving software behaviors, and supporting verification and traceability of requirements. The selected candidate will develop and maintain a clear understanding of the overall software system functionality, interdependencies and interfaces. This includes communicating with a multi-disciplinary engineering team of both internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will also assist in maintaining the SysML software model in Cameo Systems Modeler.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support verification and traceability of deliverables to software requirements
  • Assist in development of verification plans and process improvements
  • Develop and maintain a clear understanding of overall system interdependencies and interfaces
  • Derive software requirements with traceability to system requirements
  • Implement creative solutions to ensure program requirements are upheld
  • Identify, mitigate and resolve risks


Basic Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 8+ years of experience or an MS with 6+ years
  • Experience using requirement database tool(s) such as DOORS or Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Demonstrated understanding of the top-down systems engineering process for architecture development and bottoms-up verification
  • Experience in deriving requirements for complex systems
  • Experience defining system interdependencies and interfaces
  • Experience effectively collaborating and communicating within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience working within an Agile environment (or equivalent)
  • Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
  • Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will also have experience and/or working knowledge with:
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies, particularly modeling in Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent) using SysML
  • DoD acquisition processes and methods
  • Software engineering throughout the software lifecycle
Original Posting Date: 2024-08-26While 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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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