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# Systems Engineer / Risk Manager

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, MagicDraw, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9241468/systems-engineer-risk-manager

## About the Role

When current efforts conclude, the Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to support different programs within the matrixed engineering portfolio. Candidates with experience in other systems engineering areas such as Lead Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Reliability Analysis will be treated preferentially. However, this position minimally requires a strong background in traditional Systems Engineering and Risk Management, along with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across diverse teams., * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 4+ years of experience or an MS with 2+ years.

 * Experience in performing risk management for Defense applications on large-scale programs at various points in the systems development lifecycle.
 * Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
 * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
 * Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
 * Possess a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master of Science in System Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, and/or have at least 2+ years of direct systems engineering experience.

Preferred candidates will also have experience and/or working knowledge with:

 * Experience using MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler and/or other Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) modeling tools
 * Demonstrated experience effectively leading a team of engineers.
 * Demonstrated experience accurately estimating the engineering effort (i.e. hours) associated with Systems Engineering tasks.
 * Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and methods
 * Experience supporting one or more DoD programs
 * Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification
 * INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP)

## Description

The Risk Manager will lead the development and maintenance of the risk register, working directly with engineers and program management to identify, assess, and mitigate system and program risks. The Risk Manager coordinates with risk owners to ensure risks are current and accurate, and is responsible for leading the Risk Review Board, which engages both internal and external stakeholders. The risk register is then translated into a Risk Management Status Report and delivered quarterly to customers and leadership.