Systems Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Description:Leidos, as the prime contractor for
the United States Antarctic Program, is seeking a talented Systems
Engineer to join our team in Centennial CO to support our customer,
the National Science Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to the United States Antarctic Program, an increasingly
important global mission. In this role you will be expected to
heavily contribute to business integration outcomes and drive
customer success at all operating locations.About the Antarctic
Support Contract:Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the
prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in
support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos
supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic
Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and
Vision Statements:Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in
Antarctica through increased operational and logistical
effectiveness.Mission: To provide the operational and logistical
platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in
Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the
continent.Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for
approximately 150 science and technical events across three
geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer
Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across
Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class
research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and
implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a
critical part of our mission.Primary Responsibilities:The Systems
Engineer role will involve systems engineering, technology
assessments, and infrastructure road mapping across multiple
programs, as well as supporting ongoing system integration
activities for various elements of the United States Antarctic
Program. Systems engineers are responsible for planning technology
implementations by working as part of a team to design system
hardware, software, and communications components in a diverse
technology environment. This includes evaluating alternatives
including cost and risk, supportability, and outcome analyses for
total systems, as well as working through the integration,
verification, validation, and fielding phases.Systems that are most
frequently deployed in our environment include:User and management
software applicationsNetwork upgrades and revisionsNew hardware
components (tablets/handhelds/new devices) for integration into
current work streams.A key part of this position is to perform
trade studies and analyses of alternatives for proposed and
upcoming projects to ensure incoming systems are compatible in our
distributed environment.An important part of the role
includes:Requirements allocation and interface definition, ensuring
user and mission needs are met through the delivery of systems and
services.Technical management is required, and the ability to
interface with project managers and stakeholders is a key success
factor.Responsible for the creation of relevant technical artifacts
and documents to support system delivery, integration, system
testing, and quality assurance.Basic Qualifications:BS and 4+ years
of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior
relevant experience.Prior relevant experience includes leading
trade studies, performing technology product assessments, systems
of systems analysis, and technology planning and
cataloging.Preferred Qualifications:CSEP certificationCameo Systems
Modeler experienceThis position requires the ability to obtain and
maintain a Public Trust security clearance.Must be a US Citizen or
have permanent residency.Deployment to Antarctica may be required
in this position, at the discretion of management. This position
requires successful completion of the National Science Foundation
(NSF) physical, dental, and psychological examinations for
deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may
result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment
action.Pay Range:Pay Range $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 -
$162,000.00The 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, Washington DC , Systems Engineer, Other , Washington, DC
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