Senior System Engineer

Leidos

Senior Systems Engineer providing technical leadership for U.S. Coast Guard's digital transformation initiatives.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

systems engineeringrequirements managementarchitecture developmentsolution engineeringprocess automationworkflow optimizationtechnical assessmentsenterprise architecturedigital transformationtechnical roadmaps

Soft Skills

stakeholder coordinationcross-functional teamworkcontinuous improvementoperational readiness planningproject risk monitoringcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtechnical review participation

Tools & Technologies

cloud technologiescybersecuritydata managementapplication developmentgovernance boardstechnical reviewsprogram status briefingsautomation toolsrequirements documentation toolsintegration platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s degree in related disciplineDHS Public Trust

Industry Keywords

federal ITmodernization programssystems integrationsystems engineering lifecycleoperational efficienciesfeasibility assessmentsimplementation planningCoast Guard mission systemsenterprise modernization objectivestechnical standards development

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
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
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement