Principal Systems Engineer

Description Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the United Kingdom’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) Flight Data Processing Replacement (FDP‑R) program. FDP‑R is a system that will modernize and enhance the Flight Data Processing system to increase efficiency and performance of the UK National Airspace System (NAS). This system will seamlessly integrate into the NATS ecosystem, serving as a robust and reliable replacement for the current operational NAS. Location: Gaithersburg/Virtual Responsibilities Lead team to design and develop architectural and systems solutions white papers Lead and coordinate process and baseline updates to requirements and architectural diagrams Track and report execution status, generating detailed reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer‑facing sessions to align on objectives and schedules Collaborate with developers, integrators, and schedulers to ensure schedules are in alignment with project timelines Mentor and train team members on tools, processes, and applications Support the development and updating of systems engineering documentation, such as requirements verification matrices and architectural design documents Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 12+ years of professional experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 10+ years of professional experience Ability to obtain an SF‑85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer Experience leading and directing activities of a team Experience with workload, staffing and schedule management Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs Experience with conducting technical reviews with a government agency / customer Desired Skills The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast‑paced and highly productive work environment Pay Range Pay Range $131,300.00 – $237,350.00 Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options. For full details, see the company’s benefits portal. 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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