Senior System Engineer

Leidos

Senior Systems Engineer providing systems engineering support for Coast Guard initiatives in digital transformation and automation. Collaborating with various technical teams and leadership for enterprise solutions.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringrequirements managementarchitecture developmentsolution engineeringprocess automationworkflow optimizationtechnical assessmentsenterprise architecturedigital transformationtechnical roadmaps

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationstakeholder coordinationcross-functional teamworkcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyDHS Public Trust