Senior System Engineer
Description
Leidos is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) CG-TECH-TRT/DME (Technical Readiness Transformation) (Digital Modeling and Engineering )U.S. Coast Guard CG-TECH-TRT organization in executing enterprise digital transformation, systems modernization, and automation initiatives supporting Force Design 2028 objectives. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise, and integration support across enterprise transformation activities, automation pilots, digital engineering initiatives, and modernization efforts within the CGOne environment. The role will support planning, coordination, analysis, implementation, and governance activities associated with Coast Guard enterprise technology modernization and mission enablement initiatives.
This individual will work closely with Coast Guard leadership, program managers, enterprise architects, developers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to define technical requirements, evaluate solutions, and ensure alignment between operational needs and enterprise engineering objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering support for Coast Guard digital transformation and automation initiatives.
Analyze operational requirements and develop technical recommendations supporting enterprise modernization objectives.
Support systems integration, requirements management, architecture development, and solution engineering activities.
Develop systems engineering artifacts including CONOPS, requirements documentation, interface definitions, workflows, and technical assessments.
Support automation pilot evaluations, feasibility assessments, and implementation planning.
Coordinate with cloud, cybersecurity, data, and application development teams to support scalable enterprise solutions.
Participate in governance boards, technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and program status briefings.
Support enterprise architecture alignment and integration activities across multiple Coast Guard mission systems and platforms.
Assist in identifying opportunities for process automation, workflow optimization, and operational efficiencies.
Support development of technical roadmaps, migration plans, and implementation strategies.
Monitor project risks, dependencies, technical issues, and integration impacts across initiatives.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, technical standards development, and operational readiness planning.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 8-12 yrs or 6-10 years w/Masters of related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience supporting complex federal IT, systems engineering, or modernization programs.
Experience with systems integration, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes and requirements management practices.
Experience supporting stakeholder coordination and cross-functional technical teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DHS or U.S. Coast Guard programs.
Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), ServiceNow, Salesforce, or enterprise automation platforms.
Knowledge of enterprise integration, digital engineering, and automation governance practices.
Experience with MBSE, SysML, BPMN, or enterprise architecture frameworks.
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Original Posting:
June 5, 2026For 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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