Chief Systems Engineer

Description Job Description:The Electronic Warfare and Signal Intelligence Systems Division of Leidos is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) in Arlington, VA. The CSE is responsible for all product development/delivery for a complex real-time tactical system in a highly dynamic and challenging environment. He/she oversees the design, development, documentation, testing and fielding of complex real-time software systems. This includes assessing, allocating new and reallocating existing functional requirements, and accordingly modifying a system-of-systems currently in service aboard a major military combatant aircraft. The CSE applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. He/she supports the Program Manager, by managing all engineering related budgets and schedules. The CSE also manages the engineering portion of proposals.Performing these responsibilities will include significant collaboration and coordination with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines. The CSE requires strong skills with proactive communication and the building of collaborative relationships. We are seeking a proven leader with experience managing real-time software development on a large system “program of record”. The ideal candidate will understand cost and schedule drivers in support of engineering decisions. They will use their thorough understanding of software engineering, system engineering, software architecture and management principles to effectively execute the program. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret clearance to start, and must have the ability to obtain a TS clearance in the future. Required QualificationsBS or Master’s Degree accompanied with 15+ years’ related experience.Technical experience in systems engineering, system architecture, software engineering, software architecture, and/or related fieldsExperience in the following: o Leading development of a software-based operational system o Transitioning R&D software to an operational system o Taking a program through the Design Reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR o Developing formal DoD / NAVAIR requirements o Requirements traceability for software systems (RVTM) o Creating DoDAF artifacts o CMMI, including the generation of appropriate artifacts o V&V, including automated testing of software systems. o Writing software systems engineering documents (SDP, etc.) o Development of formal software interface documents (IDDs/ICDs)o Lead in the analysis of existing Electronic Warfare sub-system specifications (SSS)

o Leading teams within the DoD policies and procedures for operational software maintenance, modification and configuration management for a major DoD acquisition command o Shaping and leading a diverse multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment o Developing detailed plans/schedules in support of technical assignments o Presenting and conveying focused messages to external customers, program management, and teammates o Establishing formal software development processes and procedures o Leading integration of software into another vendor’s embedded system o Leading integration of software from a third partyDesired SkillsExperience with the following: o Agile software development methodologies (Scrum Certification a plus) o Team software development tools, such as Jira and Confluence o Software configuration management tools, such as SVN and GIT o Software requirements tracking tools, such as DOORS o Model-Based software development methodologies, including the Rational Unified Process (RUP) o Open systems architectures and approaches o UMLAbility to work with effectively with different engineering disciplines, including hardware, systems engineering, test and integration, and signal processingAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Lead in execution of Leidos EngineeringEdge process complianceLInCElectronic WarfareExternal Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:SecretTravel:Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Systems EngineeringLeidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.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.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.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.REQNUMBER: R-00035996All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.