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# systems engineer

- **Company:** Maritime Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, MATLAB, Scrum Methodology, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, MagicDraw, Test Scripts, C4i, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Software Defined Radio
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/senior-systems-engineer-077502

## About the Role

* US Citizenship required
 * Requires BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
 * Active Secret clearance
 * Proven experience in all phases of Systems Engineering including requirements, algorithms, integration, test, and modeling
 * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
 * Possess business and technical vision
 * Experience with SysML

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with the Navy's Cooperative Engagement Capability
 * Experience using the Atlassian toolset
 * Experience with Cameo/Magic Draw
 * Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum
 * Experience developing and giving presentations to a government customer
 * Experience with MATLAB is beneficial.

## Description

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is seeking a systems engineer with experience Model Based Systems Engineering, requirements development, test plan and procedure creation, and algorithm development. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of systems engineering processes and experience with hardware/software integration. Customer communication skills are highly desirable.

The candidate should work well in a collaborative environment, understand Agile development methodologies, and seek to identify and champion both technical and process innovations.

The C4I Prototype is a new product that is rapidly maturing and nearing readiness for deployment. The program provides for deployment, monitoring, and communications of a buoy that includes a software defined radio. The implementation in Rust controls the radio in meeting key mission objectives. Tasking and responsibilities will vary depending on project objectives and may extend to programs beyond the C4I Prototype.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts including:

 * Requirements
 * SysML models
 * Test Plans
 * Test Procedures
 * Formal Test Reports


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