Senior Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer is an onsite role based in Cardiff By The Sea, CA, with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 per year. This position supports the Cyber & Analytics Business Area within the Leidos INTEL Sector, contributing to critical national security missions. The role focuses on the full lifecycle of software systems design, including architecture, integration, verification, and validation. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams and customer organizations to ensure system requirements are met through rigorous analysis and documentation.

What you'll do

• Lead system engineering, hardware, and software analysis for the Navy’s Key Management project portfolio.
• Define and apply systems engineering processes, manage requirements, and develop System Architecture and CONOPS.
• Research, write, and review technical documentation including manuals and design specifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

cardiff by the sea ca

leidos

systems engineer

secret clearance

dod

agile

software design

national security

$131k-$237k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with 6% match, Flexible Schedules, Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Parental Paid Leave.

Why this role

Requires active Secret DoD security clearance and US citizenship. Experience with model-based systems engineering and database management software is essential.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.