Description

Senior Systems Integrator – DCGS-N Leidos National Security Sector | North Charleston, SC

Lead the Future of Naval Intelligence Systems

Leidos is seeking an Senior Systems Integrator to support the Distributed Common Ground System, Navy (DCGS-N) Family of Systems (FoS), including DCGS-N INC 1, the DCGS-N Enterprise Node (DEN), Joint Concentrator Architecture (JCA), and Intelligence Carry-On Program (ICOP). DCGS-N serves as the Navy’s premier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) processing system. This role is a key contributor to software integration, testing, and fleet support, requiring deep expertise in PMW-120’s Engineering Change Control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define DCGS-N baselines and versioning, leading studies on upgrades and system enhancements.
• Manage Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs) to document and implement system modifications.
• Support government leads overseeing afloat and ashore systems.
• Provide expertise in integration, installation, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Advise the Chief Integration / Software Engineer on network communication matters.
• Participate in design reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks impacting project success.
• Assist Program Office and System Engineering scheduling activities.
• Coordinate build plans with Systems Engineering leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
• Active Top Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI approval (must meet DCID 6/4 requirements).
• Expertise in engineering documentation, technical drawings, and planning.
• Strong background in Agile processes and CI/CD methodologies.
• IAT II Certifications: CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• 10+ years of experience with Navy network communications and familiarity with NTP-4 (Naval Telecommunications Procedures).
• IAT II qualified per DoD 8570.1M/8140.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team of highly skilled engineers.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) or Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS) operations.
  
  

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for engineers passionate about supporting critical naval intelligence missions and driving technical advancements in ISR systems.

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Original Posting

May 19, 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 onlyand 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.