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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Leidos - **Location:** Bunnik, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €10,942.0 - €19,779.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unix, Information Systems, Databases, Datasheets, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Network Planning and Design, Network Protocols, Oracle Databases, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Cucumber (Software), Programming Languages - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://itjobpro.com/job/sr-systems-engineer-14/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. * Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance. * Experience that demonstrates ability to analyze risks and uncertainties and ability to navigate projects through established processes. * Model based systems engineering experience. * Experience with database management software, such as MySQL, Oracle RDBMS, and Microsoft SQL Server. * Familiarity with operating systems, such as Linux and UNIX. * Understanding complex system development methods. * Experience with technical documentation development. * Knowledge of software design patterns. * Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies. * DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire). Desired Qualifications: * Software development or shell scripting experience. * Past experience using CAMEO a plus. * Excellent scripting skills with knowledge of programming languages, such as Perl, Ruby, and Python. * Good knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP, IP, and OSI models. * Past Test Driven Development (TDD) experience a strong plus. * Experience with CUCUMBER or similar TDD automation framework a plus. 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. ## Description This project provides the full range of software systems design, analysis, integration, verification, and validation activities in support of the Navy's Key Management project portfolio. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering expertise in the following areas: system architecture and design; development and integration; requirements analysis, data flow analysis; network design and implementation; test/verification and validation; and documentation for the system. The selected candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal technical professionals on a day-to-day basis, and with POCs from customer organizations when necessary. Additional position responsibilities also include: * Lead system engineering, hardware, and software analysis to support the Navy's Key Management project portfolio. * Define and apply systems engineering processes to develop systems that meet customer requirements. * Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation for subsequent use by the development and test teams. * Define and develop System Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using systems engineering methodologies. * Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings associated with the work performed in this project. * Required to research, design, write, and review a wide range of technical documentation that will include but not be limited to: technical manuals, design specification documents, interface requirements specification, system user guides, reference manuals, installation guides, and data sheets that may be required to assist with the design, integration, testing, and fielding of the system; will provide project briefing materials upon request. * Option to work a 9/80 work schedule (i.e., 9 hour days, then work 8 hours on first Friday and off the second Friday) * The selected candidate will be required to work at the customer facilities up to 5 days a week. 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