Systems Integration Engineer

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited program with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ or 6+ years of experience.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to maintain SCI eligibility.
  • Current DoD 8140 compliant certification (CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA).
  • Minimum 3 years experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT.
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud computing services, specifically AWS.
  • Broad understanding of full lifecycle integration of hardware and software in secure environments.
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, coordination, and execution of hardware/software integration in a secure IT environment.
  • Collaborate with leadership and technical teams for successful system solution delivery.
  • Prepare and present status updates, briefings, and reports for stakeholders.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation for various audiences.
  • Support system lifecycle including integration planning, testing, deployment, and transition.
  • Document designs, integration plans, implementation activities, and system configurations.
  • Facilitate technical working groups and drive issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on Naval defense systems and critical missions.
  • Collaborative work environment with government leadership and technical teams.
  • Involvement in the complete system lifecycle for real-world applications.
  • Potential for growth with varying levels of experience considered.
Full Job Description
Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Keyport, WA (On site)

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute the integration of hardware and software solutions within a secure IT environment that supports the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center (UUVOC). Working closely with government leadership and cross functional technical teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring complex systems are successfully integrated, tested, and deployed in support of critical Navy missions.

This opportunity is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. The position level and compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Program Timing: This position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.

What You'll Do

As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will:
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of hardware and software integration efforts within a secure IT environment.
  • Collaborate with government leadership and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of integrated system solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver clear status updates, technical briefings, and reports for government leadership and project stakeholders.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into concise, actionable documentation and communications for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Support the full system lifecycle, including integration planning, system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and transition activities.
  • Document technical designs, integration plans, implementation activities, and system configurations.
  • Facilitate technical working groups, coordinate across multiple stakeholder organizations, and help drive issue resolution and technical decision making.
  • Help ensure integration activities align with cybersecurity, operational, and mission requirements.
  • Support end user training and knowledge transfer activities during system implementation.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree from an ABET accredited program in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 2+ or 6+ years of experience.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
  • Current DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience integrating hardware and software solutions within networked IT environments.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience implementing solutions using cloud computing services and hosting technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Broad understanding of the full lifecycle for integrating hardware and software into secure IT environments.
  • Experience supporting system testing, phased deployments, implementation, and end user training.
  • Experience facilitating technical working groups and coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with secure system integration planning, implementation, and transition activities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Experience preparing technical documentation, leadership briefings, reports, and project status updates.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting mission critical IT programs within Department of Defense or other government environments.


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Original Posting:
July 29, 2026

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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