Senior Systems Engineer

Leidos

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

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 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.
Translate operational requirements and concepts of operations into traceable UAFML model artifacts that support digital engineering, modernization, and architecture decision-making.
Build and maintain enterprise and system architecture models in Cameo Enterprise Architecture, including diagrams, elements, and views, while executing model queries, validation checks, and trade studies to inform engineering decisions.
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 8-10 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.
OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Systems IntegrationTechnical RecommendationsOperational Requirements AnalysisUAFML Model ArtifactsTechnical RoadmapsMigration PlansFeasibility AssessmentsWorkflow OptimizationTechnical AssessmentsProcess Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Certifications

OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP)