Systems Engineer Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Are you ready to take the lead at the forefront of national security? Leidos is on the hunt for a driven, innovative Junior Systems Engineer to support our mission at Ft. Belvoir, VA, Dahlgren, VA, or Redstone Arsenal, AL. This isn’t just another engineering role—it’s your chance to directly impact the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), where cutting-edge defense technology meets unwavering security.

Your Role:

More Than Just a Job In this high-stakes position, you’ll be the architect behind advanced missile defense solutions, ensuring critical technologies remain secure while shaping the future of national security. Your expertise will fortify sensitive systems, streamline integration, and drive innovation in a defense landscape that demands excellence. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on U.S. defense operations.

What You’ll Do Guard Critical Technologies:

Analyze and protect Critical Program Information (CPI), ensuring classified innovations remain secure. Your precision and attention to detail will keep national defense efforts untouchable.

Design Robust Security Architectures:

Define security protocols for cutting-edge missile defense systems, integrating secure solutions across sensors, interceptors, and C2 networks.

Drive Engineering Excellence:

Review program requirements, test plans, and strategies, offering key insights to optimize development, testing, and deployment of next-gen missile defense capabilities.

Ensure Secure Testing:

Develop comprehensive security measures for ground and flight testing in highly classified environments, implementing risk assessments and protection strategies.

Execute Specialized Security Strategies:

Craft Program Protection Plans, Security Classification Guides, and tailored security solutions to ensure compliance and operational superiority.

Basic Qualifications Degree & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with 1+ years of engineering experience.

Department of Defense Expertise:

Strong DoD or military background, proving your ability to thrive in high-security environments.

Security Clearance:

Must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications Missile Defense Mastery:

Experience in DoD Acquisition or Missile Defense systems (sensors, interceptors, C2BMC, AT, FMS, LO/CLO, CFIUS).

Special Programs Experience:

Background in DoD SAP policy and security operations.

Communication Pro:

Outstanding technical writing, briefing, and adaptive communication skills, ensuring clarity in high-pressure scenarios.

Meticulous Organization:

Exceptional attention to detail and process execution, guaranteeing flawless security implementation.

Original Posting:

June 11, 2025 For U.S.

Positions:

While 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 $55,250.00 – $99,875.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company’s global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.

Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.