Systems Engineer

We are in search of a Systems Engineer for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Systems Engineer will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, will have prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers. Using your experience in Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

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 in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. 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.

https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe

As a Systems Engineer in Leidos you will be working on one of our key programs delivering support on a complex and ever changing MOD system. You will be working on a system that is directly involved in ensuring the National Security of the UK.

What you will do

Your primary responsibility will be to enact good systems engineering practices in a predominately Windows environment. Key subsystems include radio, video and network interfaces. Your role will include full lifecycle management of a systems environment, project delivery subject to customer direction and technical development of the core system.

What we are looking for

• MS Windows Server administration experience and associated technologies such as AD, DNS & DHCP.
• MS SQL Server Administration experience would also be useful.
• Responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical Microsoft server systems.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies e.g. Vmware, Hyper-V
• Configure and maintain Windows servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Analyse, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models, e.g Veeam, BackupExec.
• Manage server patching through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of JSP 440 
• Proven Experience with military grade and commercial off the shelf radio systems including;
  • Communications planning within transceiver limitations.
  • Programming radios.
  • Filling radios.
  • Programming SDR's.
• Cryptographic material storage and movement.
• HF/VHF/UHF and SATCOM propagation and principles.
• Red Hat and Linux experience.
• Familiarity with networking technologies.
• Knowledge/ experience working within an MBSE environment.
• Experience of working with industry partners and platform integrators to support platform integration and installation.
• Ability to present and deliver training to students.

Location: This role will be based in Herefordshire, with very occasional travel to other sites.

Clearance Required: This role will require DV clearance.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What do we do for you?:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

   •      Relocation package offered
   •      Contributory Pension Scheme
   •      Private Medical Insurance
   •      33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
   •      Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes and cycle to work scheme)

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. 

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.