Description Join our innovative team at Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, where we are leading the way in developing state-of-the-art System of Systems solutions for the U.S. Navy's simulation, training, and analysis needs. Imagine being part of a team that is redefining naval capabilities by creating the most advanced and impactful training systems available.
This position offers more than just a job-it's a career filled with continuous challenges and rewards. As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping various naval training and simulation systems, including the CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer. Your responsibilities will encompass technical planning, hardware design, network engineering, Linux OS configuration, and the development and deployment of Linux-based training systems. You will be at the center of systems requirements analysis, contributing to cutting-edge trade studies that explore the latest hardware innovations.
In this role, your expertise will significantly influence our team's success and the exceptional products we deliver. There will be opportunities for travel to key partner organizations and training sites across the U.S., including Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and Norfolk, providing you with a dynamic blend of challenges and experiences.
By choosing to work with Leidos, you will unlock a wealth of unique benefits and opportunities:
- Be part of the longest-running Leidos contract, with over 30 years of stability and extensive career mobility to foster your professional growth.
- Compensation for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour work week will be at straight-time rates.
- Enjoy flexible work hours tailored to your life, whether you prefer starting your day at 5 a.m. or finishing late at 4 a.m.
- Engage in impactful work on cutting-edge systems with many initiatives going into production within six months.
At Leidos, we empower our employees to drive innovation and leave a tangible mark. Join us for a career that transcends boundaries and leads you towards professional excellence.
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Sciences, Network Engineering, Systems Software, or a related field.
Required Experience - U.S. Citizenship is required; must be able to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Employment is contingent upon receiving an interim Secret security clearance.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrable expertise with the Linux operating system (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar).
Desired Experience - Experience with Atlassian products for documenting findings, breaking down requirements, tracking bug reports, and monitoring development progress.
- Experience in building and configuring virtual machines, containers, and using orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
- Strong team leadership skills, planning deliveries, and ensuring readiness and proper tools for installing training systems.
- Ability to represent the team to Government customers, explain status, address issues, and present solutions effectively.
- Proven capability to perform root cause analyses on complex technical challenges, typically related to new hardware or software products.
Pay Range: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors may be considered in extending an offer, including job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and market alignment.