System Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Dahlgren
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Take Command of National Defense—Join Leidos as a
Systems Engineer! Are you ready to step into a role where
cutting-edge technology meets national security ? Leidos is seeking
a high-caliber Systems Engineer to fortify the Missile Defense
Agency’s (MDA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) at Ft.
Belvoir, VA, Dahlgren, VA, or Redstone Arsenal, AL . This is more
than a position—it’s your opportunity to redefine security
strategies, innovate defense solutions, and drive mission success
in one of the country’s most critical fields. Your Mission: A
Legacy in Defense Innovation This high-stakes role places you at
the forefront of missile defense evolution , where your expertise
in security engineering and integration will shape the future of
national defense . You won’t just be following protocol—you’ll be
setting the standard for safeguarding classified technologies and
ensuring their seamless implementation into defense operations. If
you thrive under pressure and have a passion for protecting what
matters most, this role is for you. What You’ll Lead: Fortify
Critical Technologies: Spearhead efforts to protect and assess
Critical Program Information (CPI) , ensuring breakthrough
innovations remain secure from threats. Architect Advanced Security
Solutions: Independently define, develop, and implement security
architectures across sensors, interceptors, and C2 networks. Your
strategies will directly strengthen missile defense capabilities.
Command Engineering Excellence: Lead critical reviews of program
strategies, technical specifications, and testing protocols ,
ensuring next-gen defense technologies meet rigorous standards for
reliability and security. Secure High-Sensitivity Testing: Design
multi-layered security measures for digital, HWIL, and flight
testing in classified environments. Implement precision risk
assessments to safeguard program integrity. Execute Elite Security
Strategies: From Program Protection Plans to Security
Classification Guides , deploy customized, high-impact security
solutions to match the complexity of national defense operations.
Basic Qualifications: Education & Engineering Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 5 years of
experience in a high-security, technical defense role . Department
of Defense Mastery: Proven expertise in DoD military or government
operations , demonstrating strategic thinking and mission-driven
leadership . Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance
with TS/SCI eligibility —you’ll be trusted with the nation’s most
sensitive security projects. Preferred Qualifications: Missile
Defense Authority: Hands-on experience in DoD Acquisition or
missile defense systems (sensors, interceptors, C2BMC, AT, FMS,
LO/CLO, CFIUS) . Special Programs Leadership: Background in DoD SAP
policy and security with proven experience navigating complex
security environments . Elite Communication & Influence:
Executive-level briefing skills, technical writing expertise, and
real-time adaptability —ensuring clarity under high-pressure
conditions. Meticulous Security Strategy Execution: Extreme
attention to detail, organizational excellence, and leadership in
security architecture reviews, red-team assessments, and
congressional briefings . 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Burke , System Engineer, Engineering , Dahlgren, Virginia
