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About The Company
Leidos is a leading technology and engineering solutions provider dedicated to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. With a strong presence across various sectors including defense, healthcare, government, and transportation, Leidos leverages innovative technology, scientific expertise, and engineering excellence to address some of the most complex challenges facing society today. The company's mission is rooted in delivering impactful solutions that safeguard critical capabilities and enable transformation in frontline services. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, Leidos values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, ensuring that its workforce is empowered to make a meaningful difference in the world.
About The Role
We are seeking experienced IT Systems Engineers to join our engineering capability at Leidos, collaborating with our partner Hackajob. The successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting full lifecycle systems engineering activities, with a particular focus on low-level system design and integration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex IT and software systems, working closely with customers and suppliers to ensure seamless system integration and delivery. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering principles, experience in software and hardware integration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within dynamic project environments. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' proven experience in a systems engineering role within IT or software systems. Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks such as ICOSE, NAF, DODAF, MODAF, or MBSE is essential. A good working knowledge of IT hardware and software technologies is required, along with experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery models. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency with system modeling tools like SysML, UML, Cameo, or Archimate is highly advantageous.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) to ensure accurate traceability of system requirements.
- Update system design artifacts and documentation to align with RVTM, ensuring consistency across project deliverables.
- Collaborate with testing teams to review requirements against test cases and acceptance criteria, identify gaps, and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
- Define and obtain stakeholder approval for acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer expectations.
- Support the design and definition of system interfaces, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components.
- Implement version control for all relevant system engineering artifacts and interfaces to maintain integrity and traceability.
- Document and manage system V model activities and artifacts, liaising with delivery team leads to ensure compliance and progress tracking.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper integration and interoperability of system components.
- Develop and document data flow diagrams and data matrix views to support system understanding and analysis.
- Contribute to the development of the Systems Concept of Operations (ConOps) document through process definition and documentation.
- Track project deliverables and dependencies, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders.
- Review and update the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) as necessary to reflect project changes and ensure best practices.
- Document engineering management and governance processes to standardize procedures and facilitate audits and reviews.
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Benefits
Leidos offers a comprehensive employment package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 33 days of annual leave, including public and privilege holidays. The company promotes work-life balance through flexible benefits such as life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Flexi-time arrangements enable employees to manage their working hours effectively. Leidos fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, committed to professional growth and development, providing access to technical academies, career rotations, and personalized career development plans. The organization values its employees and strives to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
Equal Opportunity
Leidos is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed and valued. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources. We are dedicated to creating an environment of belonging and respect, and we will provide reasonable adjustments during the application and onboarding process for candidates who require them. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote fairness, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organization.
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