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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Linux Servers, Data Streaming, Containerization, Information Technology, Apache Nifi
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/319461/principal-systems-engineer-maryland-md-fort-meade

## About the Role

* Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience in programs of similar scope, including experience with Linux server environments, container technologies, GOTS product integration, and data flow tools such as Apache NiFi \n
 * Demonstrated experience leading system engineering efforts in modernized (NexGen) architectures \n
 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline \n
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 + Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree \n
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