IT Systems Engineer

About the job About The Company Leidos is a global leader in the fields of technology, engineering, and science, dedicated to making the world a safer, healthier, and more efficient place. With a focus on safeguarding critical capabilities and driving transformation across various sectors, Leidos specializes in delivering innovative solutions to complex problems in defense, healthcare, government, safety, security, and transportation. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation underpins everything we do, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and societal impact. We pride ourselves on attracting talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and empowering communities through cutting-edge technology and engineering expertise. About The Role We are seeking experienced IT Systems Engineers to join our engineering capability at Leidos, collaborating closely with our partner, Hackajob. The successful candidates will possess a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering principles, with prior experience in integrating and accepting software products from suppliers. This role involves working across the entire system lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on low-level system design, interface definition, and requirements management. As a Systems Engineer, you will work with customers and suppliers to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components, contributing to the development of robust, reliable systems that meet stringent requirements. In this position, you will play a vital role in documenting and managing systems engineering artifacts, supporting verification activities, and ensuring compliance with established standards and processes. Your expertise will help facilitate effective communication among multidisciplinary teams, manage dependencies, and track progress to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the design and implementation of complex systems in a dynamic environment, supporting national security and technological advancement. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of 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 solid understanding of both hardware and software components used in IT systems, along with practical experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery models, is required. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are vital, along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating technical competence. Proficiency with system modeling tools such as SysML or UML, and enterprise design software like Cameo or Archimate, will be advantageous. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Maintain and update the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) to ensure consistency and completeness across all system artifacts. Update design documents and other artifacts to align with the RVTM, ensuring traceability and compliance. Collaborate with testing teams to review requirements against test cases and acceptance criteria, identifying gaps and proposing mitigation strategies. Define and agree upon acceptance criteria with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding. Support the definition, design, and documentation of system interfaces, ensuring compatibility and integration. Implement version control for all relevant systems engineering artifacts and interface documents. Document and manage program V-Model activities and artifacts, liaising with delivery team leads to ensure alignment. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components. Create and maintain data flow diagrams and data matrices to visualize system operations. Contribute to the development of the System Concept of Operations document through process definition and documentation. Track, report, and present the progress of deliverables and dependencies to ensure timely completion. Review and update the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) as necessary to reflect project changes and improvements. Document engineering governance and management processes to promote consistency and best practices across projects. Benefits At Leidos, we are committed to supporting our employees’ growth and well-being. Our benefits package includes a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 33 days of annual leave, including public and privilege holidays. We offer access to flexible benefits such as life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Our flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, allow employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and development. Employees have access to technical academies, career rotation programs, and personalized career development plans. Leidos values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunity for everyone. Equal Opportunity Leidos is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our commitment extends to providing reasonable accommodations to support candidates and employees throughout the recruitment and employment process. Desired Skills and Experience Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, System Integration, Modeling, Verification and Validation, Stakeholder Management