Systems Engineer

Description Job Description The Maritime Systems Division of the Leidos Defense Group is seeking a highly capable mid-level Systems Engineer with a broad background, to support a variety of maritime projects, including work associated with the development and testing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

The qualified candidate will work with electrical engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, and production personnel to define, design, integrate, and operate electrical components, electro-mechanical assemblies, and subsea systems used in maritime applications.

Responsibilities Develop and maintain requirements documents, concept of operations documents, interface control documents, and operations manuals.

Conduct trade studies as required.

Select, specify, develop, modify, integrate, and evaluate sensors, rack mounted electrical control and monitor assemblies, cabling and connectors, and electrical components (including COTS modules) for both subsea and related surface interface systems.

Create project plans to track and status software development activities using the Atlassin tool suite.

Review mechanical and electrical drawings for compliance with approved requirements.

Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, and testing of prototype hardware in the lab and in a marine environment.

Develop project test plans and test procedures, provide test planning support, and assist in the execution of both lab testing and at-sea testing.

Provide field support planning, shipboard mobilizationde-mobilization support, shipboard at-sea testing and operational support, and other field support in general.

Interact with outside customers, suppliers, and functional peer groups.

Occasional travel and work at remote sites for limited time periods will be required.

Prepare and present design review materials for customers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements Skills commensurate with primary responsibilities described above.

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Sciences and 4
– 8 years of prior relevant experience or an MS with 2
– 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

Ability to obtain a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision.

Strong, effective, and professional communication (writtenverbal) and interpersonal skills.

Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations.

Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in enclosed spaces.

Desirable Skills Maritime systems andor ocean engineering experience greatly preferred.

Prior experience with unmanned underwater vehicles and associated electronicssensors, underwater cablesconnectors, control and monitor electronics, launch and recovery subsystems, and system-to-host interfaces, including acoustic ranging and communications.

Experience with installing and configuring operating systems and software applications on a Linux environment.

Familiar with scripting languages and tools such as Bash and terminal emulators.

Fiber optic telemetry experience.

External Referral Bonus Eligible Potential for Telework No Clearance Level Required None Travel Yes, 10 of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Day Requisition Category Professional Job Family Systems Engineering Leidos is a Fortune 500Registered information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the worldaposs toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.

The companyaposs 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately 10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com httpwww.Leidos.com .

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

Thataposs why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here httpswww.leidos.comcareerspay-benefits .

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.