DescriptionLeidos is hiring aCounter WMD Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearanceto support the development of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tools to counter threats from weapons of mass destruction.Our team develops novel tools using cutting edge technologies to leverage nontraditional sensing modalities. We develop tools from advanced concepts, through laboratory and field testing until transition to military organizations for advanced development and fielding.Successful performance demands sensitivity to the needs of both the client and the operational customers, thorough analysis of system specifications and linkage to function, detailed understanding of relevant test and
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demonstration requirements, and technical competence in relevant disciplines.Primary ResponsibilitiesCommunicating with the client program manager (the customer ultimately seeking to use a particular technology) and the scientific/technical organization developing that technology.This work can include translating functional needs into technical specifications; interpreting/designing functional tests; presenting/validating technical results and developing technical criteria for transition of technologies to end users as well as seeking novel applications or end-users for counter-WMD technologies in development.Basic QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance required in order to be considered.Candidates who do not possess an active TS/SCI clearance will not be considered.BS in Science or Engineering field with 4+ yrs supporting national security projects4+ yrs of relevant System Engineering experienceExperience as Developer, Researcher or End User with technologies designed to counter Weapons of Mass DestructionUnderstanding of DoD Acquisition processes and the “Systems Engineering V” relating requirements to specificationsAbility to professionally collaborate with diverse clients across the national security and intelligence communities; experience briefing clients with and without deep technical knowledgeAvailability to travel 25-33%Preferred QualificationsExperience with design techniques including any of circuit analysis and design, programming and debugging, or machining and manufactureExperience with novel technologies of interest to the DoD such as AI/ML, additive manufacture, space-based communications, or synthetic biologyExperience with advanced WMD sensing methodologies such as acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, or standoff chemical detection.Original Posting Date:2024-12-09While 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00The 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.
