Systems Engineer Jobs

Washington, DC, United States

Description

Senior Systems Engineer / Leidos Digital Solutions (DSI)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Leidos DSI is seeking a highly skilled, customer-focused Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure for high-profile Federal Government customers. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments that demand operational excellence, technical depth, and strong stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance. The role is 100% on-site during the first 90 days. There is currently flexibility for a 50% hybrid schedule thereafter but subject to change to 100% onsite to meet customer needs as required.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor for on-premises infrastructure environments supporting critical government missions. You will own the full systems lifecycle — from architecture and implementation through sustainment, optimization, and compliance — ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical steward for mission-critical, on-premises server and storage infrastructure.
Architect, implement, document, and sustain enterprise infrastructure supporting file and application servers.
Design and maintain highly available VMware environments and NetApp SAN solutions, including SnapMirror configurations.
Ensure compliance with required configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation standards, backup/recovery objectives, and system availability targets.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for government stakeholders and system owners, building strong, trusted relationships.
Capture, manage, and translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Implement and maintain systems in accordance with federal IT security policies and enterprise standards.
Prepare for and support security audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring activities.
Proactively identify risks and drive remediation efforts to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and ensure mission continuity.
Support maintenance windows and occasional after-hours activities to prevent mission disruption.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of systems engineering experience, or
Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
(Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and persistence in resolving complex technical issues
Technical expertise in:
- VMware (design, configuration, deployment, high availability)
- NetApp SAN administration, including SnapMirror
- Windows Server and RHEL Linux administration
- Vulnerability remediation using tools such as Nessus
- Configuration management best practices and tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise backup technologies (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git or similar)
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure environments
Experience with monitoring and endpoint management tools (Nagios, BigFix BES, etc.)
Ability to develop high-level infrastructure and network architecture diagrams

What Success Looks Like

Strong government stakeholders trust and satisfaction
Secure, stable, and highly available infrastructure operations
Proactive vulnerability management and audit readiness
Continuous improvement in performance, automation, and reliability

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.

Original Posting:

February 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

Beavercreek, OH, United States

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos, currently has an opening for a cleared Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer to work in our Beavercreek, OH office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Air Force Research Lab, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and other DoD missions. Your role will be to support our diverse portfolio of programs through a combination of software design and development, hardware interfacing and integration, laboratory experimentation, ground and flight testing to deploy cutting edge, next generation solutions.

Please Note: Preference will be given to candidates that can work on-site/can be local to Beavercreek, OH.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Systems Engineer with Leidos, you will use MBSE methodologies and tools in a challenging environment to explore how future weapons perform as part of a larger fighting forces using detailed analysis. Exercise existing tools and models and create new models to represent new and emerging systems. This will be a synthesis of MBSE tools like NoMagic CSM to

Capture, decompose, and trace system level requirements
Analyze, define, and refine architectures, and interfaces.
Develop system structure and behavior
Collaborate with government stakeholder, software, test, mechanical and electrical teams
Mentor junior team members

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in one of these areas: systems engineering, software engineering, test engineering or related field.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have an active DoD TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Experience working in a SIL environment.
Experience with SysML, preferably using Cameo/MagicDraw.
Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally from informal one-on-one discussions or in a small group environment.
Ability to work within a dynamic work environment, ability to handle multiple tasks at once (multi-task).

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban.
Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket.
OCSMP (OMG Certification for Systems Modeling Professionals)
Experience with executable SysML simulation capabilities and scripting languages.
Experience with MBSE methodologies such as Magicgrid,
Understanding of military CONOPS.
Experience leading other systems engineers.

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.

Original Posting:

February 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote

Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Senior Systems Engineer / Leidos Digital Solutions (DSI)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Leidos DSI is seeking a highly skilled, customer-focused Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure for high-profile Federal Government customers. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments that demand operational excellence, technical depth, and strong stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance. The role is 100% on-site during the first 90 days. There is currently flexibility for a 50% hybrid schedule thereafter but subject to change to 100% onsite to meet customer needs as required.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor for on-premises infrastructure environments supporting critical government missions. You will own the full systems lifecycle — from architecture and implementation through sustainment, optimization, and compliance — ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical steward for mission-critical, on-premises server and storage infrastructure.
Architect, implement, document, and sustain enterprise infrastructure supporting file and application servers.
Design and maintain highly available VMware environments and NetApp SAN solutions, including SnapMirror configurations.
Ensure compliance with required configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation standards, backup/recovery objectives, and system availability targets.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for government stakeholders and system owners, building strong, trusted relationships.
Capture, manage, and translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Implement and maintain systems in accordance with federal IT security policies and enterprise standards.
Prepare for and support security audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring activities.
Proactively identify risks and drive remediation efforts to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and ensure mission continuity.
Support maintenance windows and occasional after-hours activities to prevent mission disruption.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of systems engineering experience, or
Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
(Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and persistence in resolving complex technical issues
Technical expertise in:
- VMware (design, configuration, deployment, high availability)
- NetApp SAN administration, including SnapMirror
- Windows Server and RHEL Linux administration
- Vulnerability remediation using tools such as Nessus
- Configuration management best practices and tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise backup technologies (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git or similar)
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure environments
Experience with monitoring and endpoint management tools (Nagios, BigFix BES, etc.)
Ability to develop high-level infrastructure and network architecture diagrams

What Success Looks Like

Strong government stakeholders trust and satisfaction
Secure, stable, and highly available infrastructure operations
Proactive vulnerability management and audit readiness
Continuous improvement in performance, automation, and reliability

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.

Original Posting:

February 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Quality Engineer V

General Atomics

Tupelo, MS, United States

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Destructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) ASNT Certified LVL III and or TC-1A or NAS 410 Quality Engineer in our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group at our Tupelo Mississippi Manufacturing Facility.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult Material and Mechanical problems focusing on NDE/NDT of production parts and on failure analysis of parts in service. Working within the Quality Engineering Department to participate in investigations using various NDE/NDT methods such as Visual (VT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), Liquid Penetrant (LP), and other NDE/NDT methods to discover and document findings, communicate results and make technical presentations as required to support contractual and organizational requirements. May coordinate segments of specific projects and will have frequent inter-organization and customer contact related to complex technical issues.

This position requires a self-starting, hands-on person to work with Suppliers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Inspectors (NDE/NDT LVL I and II), and other internal Quality Engineers NDE/NDT LVL III to solve design, production, and field support issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of NDE/NDT quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid to large size projects.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.
Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
Assists in determining Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of EMS products and components.
Ensures accurate and effective collection and interpretation of data to support the appropriate corrective action recommendations.
Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops company procedures, utilize, troubleshoot and maintain test systems and instruments for nondestructive testing/inspection.
Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops, train, qualifies and maintains NDT personnel qualification certifications.
Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, evaluates and advises Design Engineers regarding engineering drawings for appropriate NDE/NDT methods of products at various stages of production on machined, formed and welded/fabricated components.
Working knowledge of NDT methods required per drawing information to welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs 278/248, 1688, and 0200 specifications.
Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
Audits supplier NDE/NDT programs and systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Prepares and delivers technical presentations as required.
Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
Performs and or participates in fracture/failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) analysis.
May perform incoming material/part inspection.
May generate non-conformances, material rejections, and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
May represent the organization in providing solutions to designers, drawing specifications or technical issues associated with specific projects or programs.
Expected to work in an ethical and safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline and eight or more years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or six or more years with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Current NDT Level III Certification per SNT-TC-1A is required.
Welding Engineer or AWS/CWI experience is highly desired.
An advanced level of knowledge and associated experience with all NDT disciplines (VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT).
In-depth knowledge of the theory and a proven track record of proper application of NDT techniques such as but not limited to: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography (including x-ray film reading/interpretation).
An advanced level of knowledge related to the understanding of NDT Engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
Experience demonstrating a broad application of those NDT concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
Must be extremely detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives is required.
Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have a strong knowledge of computer operations and applications is required.
ERP (SAP, Windchill) and PEO experience is highly desired.
Able to work extended hours as required.
US citizenship is required.
Ability to travel (<25%) desired
Currently hold or the ability to hold a Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance is highly desired.
NDE/NDT experience working on US Navy ships/crafts/submarines (Naval Shipyards, or Govt. Contractor shipyards in new construction or repair), Department of Defense (DOD) projects, or Commercial Shipyards is highly desired.

CPU Power Modeling Engineer

Senior Digital Design Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. We are hiring talented engineers for CPU Power Modeling for high performance, low power designs. In this role, you will be responsible for all key aspects of CPU power modeling, analysis and optimization of state-of-the-art CPUs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

Requirements for this Role:

5+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling, analysis and optimization
Deep understanding of CPU low power design including expertise in active, Idle and low power minimization techniques
Experience in CPU power modeling and analysis of power/performance tradeoffs and TDP/battery life projections for common CPU workloads and benchmarks
Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications

Preferred qualifications

7+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling and optimization
Strong knowledge of in-order/out-of-order CPU arch/uarch
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) is highly preferred
Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment

Role and Responsibilities

As a CPU Power Modeling engineer, you will own and/or participate in the following tasks:

Create comprehensive CPU power models including TDP skews, identify early power budgets/efficiency targets, analyze power/performance/process tradeoffs at various stages of design working with cross-discipline teams
Build accurate CPU power/perf models and tune projections for common workloads and benchmarks including SpecInt, Geekbench, DoU and Gaming
Analyze CPU power across workloads and identify pre/post-si opportunities to improve power efficiency collaborating with Perf, RTL, SW and SiVal teams
Analysis of complex HW throttling mechanisms to achieve peak CPU performance within EDP, thermal and peak current limits
Development of automation flows to enable efficient data collection pre- and post-silicon

Note: The hiring team is flexible with job level. The compensation will be adjusted as per the recommended job level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$148,300.00 - $222,500.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Description

The Defense Systems Group at Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Digital Design Engineer at our St. Petersburg, FL facility. This position supports the development of advanced, mission-critical military communications systems and involves the design, integration, testing, and optimization of secure, ruggedized electronic hardware for defense applications.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in FPGA-based digital design and hands-on experience integrating hardware and firmware within complex embedded systems. This individual will have a demonstrated track record supporting defense programs across the full product lifecycle—from requirements development and architectural design through integration, qualification testing, and transition to production.

The Leidos St. Petersburg facility specializes in the design, development, modeling and simulation, analysis, prototyping, and testing of advanced electronic systems. Our primary focus areas include embedded communications systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), and Phased Array Antenna Systems supporting Department of Defense and commercial customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Participate in a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing secure, high-performance military communications hardware.
Analyze and decompose system-level requirements into detailed hardware design specifications with full traceability.
Architect and implement FPGA-based digital designs for signal processing, control logic, and high-speed interfaces.
Develop and validate detailed electrical designs including schematic capture and hardware integration.
Perform board bring-up, functional testing, and hardware/software integration in laboratory environments.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), technical documentation, and configuration management processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and integration issues across prototype and production phases.
Support environmental qualification, EMI/EMC testing, and ruggedization efforts for field deployment.
Provide technical input for cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
Collaborate closely with RF, firmware, systems, and test engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizen required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Active Secret clearance preferred.
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance preferred.

Required Qualifications:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of experience in embedded hardware and digital design (8+ preferred for Senior level).
Experience supporting full product development lifecycle including:
Requirements analysis
System design and hardware implementation
Integration and test
Technical documentation and formal design reviews
Strong VHDL design and FPGA implementation experience.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting digital, analog, and RF subsystems within embedded systems.
Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, RS-232/422, USB, Ethernet).
Experience with high-speed protocols such as JESD204B, LVDS, PCIe, and SERDES.
Experience working with ADC/DAC devices and understanding performance characteristics.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or equivalent).
Hands-on lab experience debugging hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Experience with high-speed PCB design techniques (>1 GHz).
Experience with RF subsystem integration.
Experience with simulation and modeling tools (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).
Familiarity with satellite communication systems and services (Iridium, Inmarsat, etc.).
Experience developing ruggedized or military communication systems.
Experience with EMI/EMC considerations and environmental qualification testing.
Experience transitioning prototypes into production hardware.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical efforts.

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.

Original Posting:

February 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Principal RF Antenna System Engineer

St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Description

The Defense Systems Group at Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal RF Antenna Systems Engineer at our St. Petersburg, FL facility. This position serves as a senior technical authority and system architect supporting the development of advanced phased array antenna systems for mission-critical defense applications.

In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and fielding of complex RF antenna systems supporting Department of Defense and national security customers. You will provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and serve as a key interface to customers, program management, and capture teams.

The St. Petersburg facility specializes in the design, modeling and simulation, prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems, with a focus on embedded communications systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), phased array antenna systems, and secure RF architectures operating in challenging and contested environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and production of advanced phased array antenna systems supporting mission-critical defense applications.
Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team (RF, antenna, digital, mechanical, thermal, software) through concept development, modeling and simulation, hardware implementation, integration, and qualification testing.
Develop antenna system concepts in collaboration with customers and program leadership, translating mission needs into clear, traceable system requirements and performance specifications.
Lead requirements development, decomposition, allocation, and traceability to ensure system-level objectives are achieved across antenna, RF front-end, and supporting subsystems.
Conduct and oversee trade studies evaluating performance, cost, risk, manufacturability, scalability, and lifecycle supportability.
Provide technical oversight throughout design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), integration, verification and validation (V&V), and transition to production.
Guide electromagnetic modeling, array simulation, beamforming architecture development, and performance validation activities.
Develop and review technical documentation including system architectures, interface control documents, verification plans, test procedures, and qualification reports.
Identify emerging antenna and RF technologies, industry trends, and modernization opportunities to inform program strategy and innovation.
Support business development and capture efforts through white papers, technical proposals, RFI responses, and customer technical engagements.

Clearance Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance preferred.
Willingness to work in classified laboratory environments and support secure development, integration, and test activities.
Ability to comply with all program-specific security requirements, including handling of classified materials and controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR).

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or related discipline with 12–15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10–13+ years of relevant experience in phased array or advanced antenna systems.
Extensive experience in the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and test of complex phased array antenna systems, including planar, conformal (cylindrical/spherical), and other non-planar array geometries.
Deep understanding of array theory, beamforming techniques (analog, digital, hybrid), mutual coupling effects, scan loss, grating lobes, sidelobe control, and calibration methodologies.
Experience conducting near-field and far-field antenna measurements, including near-field to far-field transformation techniques and associated signal processing algorithms.
Proficiency with full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, or equivalent, along with analytical and data processing tools such as MATLAB.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (RF, digital, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing) and conducting formal technical design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMs) with government customers.
Experience transitioning antenna designs from prototype through qualification and production, including manufacturability and integration considerations.
Working knowledge of system-level trade studies considering performance, cost, schedule, risk, and lifecycle supportability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting complex technical material to customers and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced understanding of electromagnetic theory, phased array architectures, and RF/microwave system design, including system-level performance trade-offs and integration impacts.
Experience developing and implementing advanced phased array algorithms, including adaptive beamforming, digital beamforming (DBF), null steering, interference mitigation, calibration techniques, and self-healing array architectures.
Experience with distributed or networked array systems, hybrid analog/digital beamforming architectures, and real-time signal processing integration.
Hands-on experience operating in compact range, near-field, and far-field antenna measurement facilities, including development of test plans, calibration methodologies, and automated measurement scripts.
Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators, and phased array test systems.
Working knowledge of the RF spectrum and modern communications infrastructures, including signal structures, propagation environments, modulation schemes, bandwidth considerations, and multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques.
Experience supporting DoD radar, EW, SATCOM, SIGINT, or advanced communications programs.
Experience with manufacturability, producibility, and environmental qualification considerations (EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration).

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.

Original Posting:

February 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Computer Systems Engineer

St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Description

The Defense Systems Group at Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal RF Antenna Systems Engineer at our St. Petersburg, FL facility. This position serves as a senior technical authority and system architect supporting the development of advanced phased array antenna systems for mission-critical defense applications.

In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and fielding of complex RF antenna systems supporting Department of Defense and national security customers. You will provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and serve as a key interface to customers, program management, and capture teams.

The St. Petersburg facility specializes in the design, modeling and simulation, prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems, with a focus on embedded communications systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), phased array antenna systems, and secure RF architectures operating in challenging and contested environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and production of advanced phased array antenna systems supporting mission-critical defense applications.
Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team (RF, antenna, digital, mechanical, thermal, software) through concept development, modeling and simulation, hardware implementation, integration, and qualification testing.
Develop antenna system concepts in collaboration with customers and program leadership, translating mission needs into clear, traceable system requirements and performance specifications.
Lead requirements development, decomposition, allocation, and traceability to ensure system-level objectives are achieved across antenna, RF front-end, and supporting subsystems.
Conduct and oversee trade studies evaluating performance, cost, risk, manufacturability, scalability, and lifecycle supportability.
Provide technical oversight throughout design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), integration, verification and validation (V&V), and transition to production.
Guide electromagnetic modeling, array simulation, beamforming architecture development, and performance validation activities.
Develop and review technical documentation including system architectures, interface control documents, verification plans, test procedures, and qualification reports.
Identify emerging antenna and RF technologies, industry trends, and modernization opportunities to inform program strategy and innovation.
Support business development and capture efforts through white papers, technical proposals, RFI responses, and customer technical engagements.

Clearance Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance preferred.
Willingness to work in classified laboratory environments and support secure development, integration, and test activities.
Ability to comply with all program-specific security requirements, including handling of classified materials and controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR).

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or related discipline with 12–15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10–13+ years of relevant experience in phased array or advanced antenna systems.
Extensive experience in the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and test of complex phased array antenna systems, including planar, conformal (cylindrical/spherical), and other non-planar array geometries.
Deep understanding of array theory, beamforming techniques (analog, digital, hybrid), mutual coupling effects, scan loss, grating lobes, sidelobe control, and calibration methodologies.
Experience conducting near-field and far-field antenna measurements, including near-field to far-field transformation techniques and associated signal processing algorithms.
Proficiency with full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, or equivalent, along with analytical and data processing tools such as MATLAB.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (RF, digital, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing) and conducting formal technical design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMs) with government customers.
Experience transitioning antenna designs from prototype through qualification and production, including manufacturability and integration considerations.
Working knowledge of system-level trade studies considering performance, cost, schedule, risk, and lifecycle supportability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting complex technical material to customers and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced understanding of electromagnetic theory, phased array architectures, and RF/microwave system design, including system-level performance trade-offs and integration impacts.
Experience developing and implementing advanced phased array algorithms, including adaptive beamforming, digital beamforming (DBF), null steering, interference mitigation, calibration techniques, and self-healing array architectures.
Experience with distributed or networked array systems, hybrid analog/digital beamforming architectures, and real-time signal processing integration.
Hands-on experience operating in compact range, near-field, and far-field antenna measurement facilities, including development of test plans, calibration methodologies, and automated measurement scripts.
Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators, and phased array test systems.
Working knowledge of the RF spectrum and modern communications infrastructures, including signal structures, propagation environments, modulation schemes, bandwidth considerations, and multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques.
Experience supporting DoD radar, EW, SATCOM, SIGINT, or advanced communications programs.
Experience with manufacturability, producibility, and environmental qualification considerations (EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration).

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.

Original Posting:

February 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Lorton, VA, United States

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to support a fast-paced program with Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The Cybersecurity Analyst will provide comprehensive Security Operations Center (SOC) support to a weapons system program with the Air Force. This role is a critical member of the 24x7 security and network operations center team, ensuring the security and integrity of program IT infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and mitigating cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices.

This position will require 100% on-site work with no remote work supported. This role will support 24x7 operations and requires shift rotations on a regular basis. Shift assignments will be based on program requirements and your preference, but some flexibility may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide SOC and Incident Response support, including coordination, execution, and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery measures for events and incidents.
Monitor and reply to events and alerts from the SIEM, monitoring tools, and other network tools.
Investigate events of interest and escalating to senior NOC / SOC members.
Drive incidents from discovery to closure and reporting, with comprehension of escalation procedures and criteria.
Categorize incidents and partner with appropriate authorities in the production of security incident reports.
Build timelines, documents, briefings, and other products as required to inform stakeholders of incident response actions, analysis, and the impact of both the incident and remediation actions taken.
While not in a period of incident response, you will conduct exercises and dry runs to improve response outcomes in the event of a cyber-incident.
Integrate with Information Assurance (IA) team to support policy updates and continuous monitoring activities in support of Authorization to Operate (ATO) maintenance.
Provide enterprise recommendations to remediate environment wide issues, support continuous process improvement, and report analysis.
Investigate compromised endpoints, identifying indicators of compromise (IOC) within the environment and conveying to stakeholders the impact of discovered events.

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizen with at least a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date. In addition, the ability to maintain your clearance during your employment with Leidos
Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must have an active DoD IAT Level II certification, prior to start (e.g. Sec+, CISSP)
Incident Response experience
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK principles
Systems administration experience - desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks
Knowledge Management skills to follow and create documentation.
Experience with Splunk, ACAS, ESS
Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic finding

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of cloud security and related tools for incident response
Experience securing classified DoD networks, such as networks connected to SIPR or JWICS
Knowledge of cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) tools
Knowledge of cloud-native endpoint security tools
Experience with Agile framework and DevSecOps
Familiarity with incident response processes and tools
Experience with scripting or automation tools for security tasks
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Experience using and interpreting vulnerability assessment or scanning tools such as Nessus

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.

Original Posting:

February 18, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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CPU Power Management FW Developer

CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Job Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.

General Summary:

As a CPU Performance Management FW Developer, you are responsible for working with a team on the enablement of the power management solution for Qualcomm’s custom CPUs. You will collaborate internally to help define a standard driven solution, and implement embedded firmware, to manage performance of the CPU subsystem. You will also be responsible for helping characterize and tune this solution for all Qualcomm SoCs utilizing Qualcomm custom CPUs.

In CPU Power Management FW developer role, with focus on CPU performance management, you will be working closely both with the hardware power management and firmware development teams. You will have an opportunity to engage with third parties on enablement of new platforms, as well as providing input to our SoC and platform architects on future designs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Drive the firmware design, implementation and verification, in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.

· Assist in the definition CPU Performance Management solutions for future generation of Qualcomm CPUs.

· Actively engage with open-source communities to contribute support for processor architectures, device drivers, and firmware features

· Assist in identifying skills requirements and in hiring engineers, collaborating with other teams on platform bring-up/debug/diags, firmware lifecycle, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

· BS/BEng in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years’ experience in embedded firmware development

· Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership

· Proficient writing and debugging C and assembly

· Driver development experience in RTOS or OS Kernel environments

· Demonstrated development experience with embedded OSes such as Zephyr, eCos, uC/OS or FreeRTOS

· Experience developing for pre-silicon environments including simulators and FPGA emulation

· Experience developing, characterizing and tuning performance management solutions an SoC subsystem will be a considerable plus.

· Familiarity with ARM v8 architecture. Development experience for a ARMV8 platform is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

· Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

· Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

· Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

· Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Engineering, Bachelors - Information Systems

Work Experiences:

4+ years’ experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Physical AI Model Optimization Lead - Qualcomm Advanced Robotics Team

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Our CPU software architecture team is driving the CPU software architecture for various industry top products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm’s cutting-edge CPU sub-system feature software architecture, enablement, and Firmware development. Candidate would participate in hardware-software co-design, software architecture, system optimizations and firmware development. Will have opportunity to work on latest ARMv9 architecture features. Contributions will cater to different cutting-edge Qualcomm SoCs used in Premium Tier Mobiles, Laptops, Automotive, Cloud and Server products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
6+ yrs of Experience in Embedded system development
Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA
Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture based SoCs
Familiarity of typical Open-Source development tools and frameworks
Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS)
Good Programming skills using C, C++ or ARM assembly
Strong Analytical and debugging skills
Skills to collaborate with multiple-teams including HW design to define the software architecture
Understanding of RISCV architecture fundamentals is a plus

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

Works under supervision.
Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Data Center Engineering - Post Silicon Power and Performance Engineer. Sr. Staff/Principal

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

***Hiring in San Diego and Santa Clara

About Qualcomm Robotics

Qualcomm’s Advanced Robotics Team is building an AI‑first stack and platform for the next generation of general‑purpose robots—from AMRs and cobots to emerging humanoids—by pairing heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU) with a full Robotics SDK and developer tooling for manipulation, perception, navigation, and fleet workflows. The team leverages Qualcomm’s success in automated driving, advanced end‑to‑end AI development, and safety architecture to accelerate growth in this emerging market.

Role Overview

The Physical AI Model Optimization Lead will drive the technical execution of advanced robotic AI model deployment on Qualcomm chipsets. This is a deeply technical, hands‑on role focused on quantization, compression, optimization, mixed‑precision tuning, and hardware‑aware graph transformations using Qualcomm’s internal toolchains.

A key responsibility of this role is creating and maintaining a curated library of robotics‑focused AI models that are pre‑optimized for deployment on Qualcomm chips. These models—spanning perception, control, VLA, and multimodal reasoning—will be packaged, validated, and made available for customers as high‑performance, deploy‑ready components that accelerate their development cycles.

This role provides exposure to industry‑leading robotics‑centric AI models, including next‑generation vision‑language‑action (VLA) architectures and complex multimodal transformers and reasoning models, with responsibility for taking models from research‑grade to highly optimized real‑time deployment on heterogeneous compute.

Your work will directly impact real robots—and the teams building them.

Why Join Us

Shape the core platform that powers intelligent, safe, and scalable robotic operations.
Work with some of the most advanced robotic AI models in the world.
Influence the optimization and deployment pipeline for next‑generation robotic intelligence.
Access competitive compensation, deep technical growth, and opportunities to shape the future of on‑device AI.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; PhD a plus.
5+ years of experience in embedded/on‑device AI, model optimization, or performance engineering.
Deep technical expertise in:
- Mixed‑precision quantization (INT8/FP16/FP8)
- QDQ graph‑based quantization flows
- PTQ and QAT workflows
- Model compression techniques (pruning, distillation, low‑rank methods)
Strong experience with ONNX and PyTorch or TensorFlow model export and graph manipulation.
Hands‑on profiling experience on edge devices, custom SoCs, or heterogeneous compute targets.
Experience with Qualcomm toolchains: AI Hub Workbench, AIMET, QNN, QGenie, or similar.
Background optimizing transformer‑based perception, VLMs, and VLA architectures.
Understanding of heterogeneous compute system design and operator scheduling.
Direct experience supporting customers or partners in model deployment and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

Execute end‑to‑end model optimization, including graph rewrites, operator fusion, and hardware‑specific transformations.
Apply mixed‑precision quantization and QDQ workflows (PTQ/QAT) for high‑performance deployment.
Implement compression techniques such as pruning, distillation, and low‑rank factorization.
Debug accuracy issues using fine‑grained tensor comparisons during quantization and conversion.
Use Qualcomm tools (AI Workbench, AIMET, QNN, QGenie, profilers) to convert, validate, and optimize models.
Map and tune models across heterogeneous compute (DSP/NPU/GPU), including operator placement and kernel selection.
Perform detailed performance profiling and analyze memory, tiling, and scheduling behavior.
Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to integrate, tune, and validate models on Dragonwing hardware.

How You’ll Lead

Set the technical bar for optimization of physical AI models.
Own optimization workflows from initial model drop → compression → mixed‑precision/QDQ quantization → conversion → on‑device profiling → final tuned deployment.
Work closely with Qualcomm’s existing tools and teams—AI Hub Workbench, QNN, AIMET, QGenie, compiler, and robotics AI.
Serve as the technical authority on quantization correctness, mixed‑precision design, and hardware‑aware optimization for physical AI.
Drive improvements in internal tools and processes through hands‑on experiments and data‑driven reporting.

Why Qualcomm

Gain direct access to state‑of‑the‑art robotic AI models and run them on advanced heterogeneous compute.
Work at the intersection of embedded AI, robotics, and high‑performance model optimization.
Collaborate with teams building Qualcomm’s inference engines, compilers, and silicon.
Ship improvements that immediately impact real robots across industries.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$178,400.00 - $267,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.