Leidos

The Advanced Sensing and Emerging Technology Division of the Leidos Innovation Center has an immediate opening for a system integration and test (SI&T) lead to join a collaborative SEIT team developing a variety of sensor payloads for space. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in successfully deploying complex engineering projects, while contributing to our national defense mission.

The SI&T Lead will oversee and implement the integration, testing, and validation of complex systems. The SI&T Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues during system testing phases. The individual will contribute to defining and executing test procedures, as well as monitoring test progress to ensure timelines and quality standards are maintained. Additionally, the SI&T Lead will support the preparation of test documentation, including test plans, reports, and analysis of results. The role requires close coordination with the Systems Engineering and Development teams to ensure successful system integration and compliance with all customer requirements.

We are looking for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for developing and delivering high-tech solutions. While being an experienced engineer who has worked on LEO, MEO, and GEO is important, and we value and welcome those with experience working for organizations like SDA, RCO, or DARPA, we are most excited about candidates who have demonstrated success in delivering complex, reliable space systems under tight timelines.

If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a dynamic and innovative environment working in a wide range of technical areas, this job in sunny San Diego is for you!

Please note, while this is an on-site role, occasional opportunity to telework may be available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the integration, testing, and validation of space payload systems
• Planning and execution of system integration activities ensuring the system meets both technical and operational requirement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues during system testing phases
• Contribute to defining and executing test procedures (white box and black box testing), as well as monitoring test progress to ensure timelines and quality standards are maintained
• Develop test documentation, including test plans, reports, and analysis of results
• Collaborate with the systems engineering and multi-disciplinary development teams to ensure successful system integration and compliance with all customer requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, systems, industrial), or related technical field with 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance to be considered.
• Knowledgeable of system integration processes, test strategies, and tools.
• 6+ years of experience with hardware and software integration in complex systems.
• Knowledge of test methodologies, test planning, and test execution.
• 3+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as SysML.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience in technical team environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as integration and test lead for space payload systems
• Proficiency in system troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic techniques.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and their application in testing environments.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to systems integration and test.
• Understanding of risk management processes related to system integration and testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance.

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Original Posting:

June 24, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.