Counter UAS Systems Integrator

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 4-8 years in defense systems analysis, technical documentation, or military tech
  • Familiarity with RADAR systems and electronic warfare
  • Experience in requirements development and rapid prototyping
  • Ability to use data-driven decision making
  • Must possess or obtain a DoW Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Maintain integrated master schedule for prototype systems
  • Coordinate customer meetings for test objectives
  • Assist in Integrated Product Teams for readiness preparation
  • Author and lead data collection plans
  • Maintain repositories for collected data
  • Define objectives and create plans with program management
  • Collaborate on requirement changes with systems engineers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Frequent interactions and travel to customer sites worldwide
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Contribute to protecting national and allied security
Full Job Description

Leidos’ Defense Sensors is seeking a Counter UAS Systems Integrator to join our Huntsville, Alabama team developing state of the art Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) aligned solutions. This role will report to the Program Manager responsible for full kill chain C-UAS sensing, decision aids, and effectors. As a Systems Integration engineer you will help radar, command and control, effector, and cyber integrated product teams identify opportunities to collaborate in creating a system of systems to protect the United States and its allies from aerial attacks from adversaries. This role will collaborate across a diverse team of engineering leaders & professionals. This role relies on an ability to absorb knowledge and work across engineering disciplines in a cross functional and collaborative fashion. Frequent travel to customer sites worldwide or to engage directly with our team in Huntsville Alabama is required (25% or monthly). 

 

Primary Responsibilities 

 

  - Maintain integrated master schedule for multiple prototype systems and test/demonstration events 

  - Attend customer/sponsor meetings to coordinate test objectives, personnel, and equipment 

  - Coordinate or assist in coordinating across Integrated Product Teams to support test entry criteria preparation, Including: 

    - Test readiness 

    - Cyber security 

    - Authority to operate/connect 

    - Interim authority to connect 

    - Spectrum approval for systems under test 

  - Author data collection plans and lead analysts supporting test/demonstration outcomes 

  - Maintain repositories of collected data 

  - Coordinate or assist in coordinating with AM2FP program management team to execute projects by: 

    - Defining objectives 

    - Creating plans and timelines 

    - Coordinating resources 

    - Monitoring progress 

    - Ensuring overall success 

   - Work with systems engineers on requirement changes 

    - Demonstrated willingness to learn new requirements engineering methodologies through professional  development and cross-functional collaboration 

    - Curiosity-driven problem solver eager to expand knowledge in systems-level requirements development 

   - Apply systems thinking to manage complex systems throughout life cycles 

   - Use holistic approach to analyze complex structures and interactions 

   - Conduct validation and verification through rigorous testing and evaluation 

 

Basic Qualifications 

 

  - Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4-8 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: 

   - Defense systems analysis and evaluation 

   - Data collection and technical documentation 

   - Technical leadership in military technology environments 

  - Experience with RADAR systems, electronic warfare, and military command and control 

  - Experience in requirements development and rapid prototyping 

  - Demonstrated ability to: 

   - Use data-driven decision making 

   - Meet operational/occupational safety standards 

   - Conduct root cause analysis for technical recommendations   

  - Must be a US citizen, possess and Maintain a DoW Secret clearance or able to obtain/maintain DoW Secret clearance 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

 

  - Test and Evaluation experience in Department of War systems 

  - Demonstrated experience in experiment design and data analysis 

  - Technical writing experience 

  - Active DoW Secret Clearance 

 

Original Posting:July 17, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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