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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Computer Systems Engineer in Gaithersburg - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Data Discovery, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Intelligence, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Information Technology - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-computer-systems-engineer-gaithersburg-29875910 ## About the Role BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable \n * \n Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. \n * \n Software development experience in such as Java or Python. \n * \n Experience as a Systems Enginer, Product Owner, or a similar role in an Agile software development team. \n * \n Experience with requirements and design documentation, including process flow diagrams. \n * \n Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps. \n * \n Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs effectively. \n * \n Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and experience with tools like Gitlab, Jira, and Confluence. \n * \n Experience with facilitating scrum for the team (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo). \n * \n Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to articulate technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences. \n * \n Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and project management teams., Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and maintain strong relationships with government and contractor stakeholders. ## Description Leidos has an exciting opening for you, as our next TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer, to play a critical role with design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting the DIA-NMEC ( Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). Under this 10-year contract containing multiple Task Orders, we support the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Modernization program as well as DIA-OSIC's mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. This position provides an opportunity to have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. The selected individual will work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer, Release Train Engineer, and government leads to decompose high priority requirements from the product roadmap into valuable delivered solutions, executing on requirements analysis, design, system integration, and system testing., As a Senior Systems Engineer you will lead an application team responsible for maintaining the continuous flow of new software enhancements and deployments, while you manage risks, escalate impediments, and help to drive continuous process improvement. 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