Digital Systems Engineer

Leidos

Digital Systems Engineer at Leidos blending Systems Engineering and Project Management for defense solutions. Leading multi-discipline teams to ensure successful project delivery across the engineering lifecycle.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Alabama, California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and systems architecture, with a strong focus on stakeholder requirements, risk management, and report automation using tools like Cameo Systems Modeler and Apache Velocity. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical projects effectively.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Cameo Systems ModelerApache VelocityTechnical Project ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Systems ArchitectureReport AutomationTemplate ScriptingStakeholder Requirements CaptureAdvanced TroubleshootingData Consistency AssuranceInterface Control Documents (ICDs)Structural Diagrams (BDDs, IBDs)Risk IdentificationSyntax Refinement

Soft Skills

TeamworkCollaborationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cameo Systems ModelerApache VelocityVelocity Template Language (VTL)

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringSTEM DisciplineTechnical DocumentationEngineering Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apache

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and expand the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) conceptual model space to capture complex stakeholder requirements and establish end-to-end systems architecture and requirement-to-verification traceability.
Formulate, establish, and lead dedicated multi-discipline requirements and architecture working groups to ensure engineering development efforts and technical project management milestones are aligned with expectations.
Develop, debug, and implement automated scripts using Apache Velocity / Velocity Template Language (VTL) within Cameo Systems Modeler to support complex Report Automation, Documentations compilation, and the autogeneration of dynamic Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Drive system integration by linking engineering toolsets and open-source data models across the product lifecycle to simulate real-world programs and test digital integrated ecosystems.
Perform risk identification and risk management modeling within system architectures to establish standardized tracking methodology.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, template validation, and syntax refinement to guarantee high-fidelity report creation and data consistency within model repositories.
Foster strong Teamwork and Work Collaboratively across matrixed organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret Clearance
Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering, general science, or physics with 4+ years of core systems engineering and systems architecture experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience developing architectural system concepts, structural diagrams (BDDs, IBDs), and model-based configurations within Cameo Systems Modeler or other No Magic tools.
Proven experience building and applying template scripts (such as Apache Velocity) to drive report automation and technical documentations generation inside system modeling environments.
Prior experience leading or coordinating engineering tasks, showing foundational technical project management capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent oral communication skills with a history of delivering internal/external briefings, design reviews, or technical demonstrations.
U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.
Candidate must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement