Software Systems Engineer

DescriptionLeidos Defense Sector is seeking a talented Software Systems Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Software Systems Engineer will support systems engineering needs throughout the software lifecycle of complex software systems. This includes deriving requirements, defining architecture and interfaces, driving software behaviors, and supporting verification and traceability of requirements. The selected candidate will develop and maintain a clear understanding of the overall software system functionality, interdependencies and interfaces. This includes communicating with a multi-disciplinary engineering team of both internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will also assist in maintaining the SysML software model in Cameo Systems Modeler.Primary Responsibilities

Support verification and traceability of deliverables to software requirements

Assist in development of verification plans and process improvements

Develop and maintain a clear understanding of overall system interdependencies and interfaces

Derive software requirements with traceability to system requirements

Implement creative solutions to ensure program requirements are upheld

Identify, mitigate and resolve risks

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 2+ years of experience or less than 2 years with MS degree.

Experience using requirement database tool(s) such as DOORS or Cameo Systems Modeler

Demonstrated understanding of the top-down systems engineering process for architecture development and bottoms-up verification

Experience in deriving requirements for complex systems

Experience defining system interdependencies and interfaces

Experience effectively collaborating and communicating within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience working within an Agile environment (or equivalent)

Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area

Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred QualificationsPreferred candidates will also have experience and/or working knowledge with:

Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies, particularly modeling in Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent) using SysML

DoD acquisition processes and methods

Software engineering throughout the software lifecycle

Original Posting Date:2024-11-05While 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 $65,000.00 - $117,500.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.REQNUMBER: R-00147649All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.