Counter UAS Systems Integrator

Leidos’ Defense Sensors is seeking a to join our Huntsville, Alabama team developing state of the art Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) aligned solutions. This role will report to the Program Manager responsible for full kill chain C-UAS sensing, decision aids, and effectors. As a Systems Integration engineer you will help radar, command and control, effector, and cyber integrated product teams identify opportunities to collaborate in creating a system of systems to protect the United States and its allies from aerial attacks from adversaries . This role will collaborate across a diverse team of engineering leaders & professionals. This role relies on an ability to absorb knowledge and work across engineering disciplines in a cross functional and collaborative fashion. Frequent travel to customer sites worldwide or to engage directly with our team in Huntsville Alabama is required (25% or monthly).

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics , training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

• Maintain integrated master schedule for multiple prototype systems and test/demonstration events

• Attend customer/sponsor meetings to coordinate test objectives , personnel, and equipment

• Coordinate or assist in coordinating across Integrated Product Teams to support test entry criteria preparation,

• Test readiness

• Cyber security

• Authority to operate /connect

• Interim authority to connect

• Spectrum approval for systems under test

• Author data collection plans and lead analysts supporting test/demonstration outcomes

• Maintain repositories of collected data

• Coordinate or assist in coordinating with AM2FP program management team to execute projects by:

• Defining objectives

• Creating plans and timelines

• Coordinating resources

• Monitoring progress

• Ensuring overall success

• Work with systems engineers on requirement changes

Demonstrated willingness to learn new requirements engineering methodologies through professional development and cross-functional collaboration

• Curiosity-driven problem solver eager to expand knowledge in systems-level requirements development

• Apply systems thinking to manage complex systems throughout life cycles

• Use holistic approach to analyze complex structures and interactions

• Conduct validation and verification through rigorous testing and evaluation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 4-8 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:

• Defense systems analysis and evaluation

• Data collection and technical documentation

• Technical leadership in military technology environments

• Experience with RADAR systems, electronic warfare, and military command and control

• Experience in requirements development and rapid prototyping

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Use data-driven decision making

• Meet operational/occupational safety standards

• Conduct root cause analysis for technical recommendations

• Must be a US citizen , possess and Maintain a DoW Secret clearance or able to obtain/maintain DoW Secret clearance

Test and Evaluation experience in Department of War systems

• Demonstrated experience in experiment design and data analysis

• Technical writing experience

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business., If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. July 17, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .