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# Systems Engineer SME in Saint Ann

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Saint Ann, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/systems-engineer-sme-saint-ann-31818765

## About the Role

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination., * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain.
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 * 12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience supporting software-intensive systems or enterprise systems.
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 * Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and influencing engineering strategy.
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 * Deep knowledge of systems architecture, integration, lifecycle engineering, and systems thinking., * Demonstrated use of AI tools to optimize systems or ideas of how AI tools could be deployed to manage tasks described in the job description.
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 * Expertise in cloud- architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise modernization.
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 * Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), INCOSE, CISSP, Security+ certification, or similar credentials.
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 * Proficient in Python or C++ software development, automation, and system support.
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 * Experience working with Linux operating systems in support of application deployment, automation, and systems support.
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 * Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex technical programs.

## Description

As a Systems Engineering SME, you'll serve as the technical authority for systems engineering activities, helping shape the architecture and future direction of a mission-critical application while ensuring engineering excellence across the program. You are expected to monitor systems and troubleshoot system anomalies. Systems are monitored throughout the day. You will interact with end users and other contractors that provide support services required for the system. This includes security, cloud provisioning, and external interfaces with other systems., You'll also be expected to provide feedback to the system technical development leads and test engineers to make the software and testing more effective and reliable and maintain system documentation and make presentations to end users and Government managers., This is more than a systems engineering position, it's an opportunity to influence the technical direction of a high-visibility program while mentoring exceptional engineers and solving some of today's most complex engineering challenges. At Leidos, you'll work in a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and mission success go hand in hand.


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