Overview
On Site
USD 85,150.00 - 153,925.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
FOCUS
Attention To Detail
MASS
Energy
Estimating
Security Clearance
Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Military
Programmable Logic Controller
HMI
SCADA
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Wonderware
Management
Access Control
Video
ACS
HVAC
Data Centers
UPS
Cyber Security
Penetration Testing
Computer Networking
CISSP
SSCP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Wireshark
Network
IDS
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
Leidos has an several openings for Controls Systems Engineers (SCADA) in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of the group is understanding WMD-related facilities and interoperability of systems. Candidate must bring a creative, yet sound, approach to identifying and solving challenges with these interrelated systems in a customer setting and have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness. The successful candidate will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel conducting Weapons of Mass Destruction Analysis. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government SCIF facility.
Role and Responsibility:
Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources and engineering expertise to produce characterizations of selected facilities
Provide engineering guidance and judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence estimates
Brief senior officials regarding capability trends and analysis
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance. ship is required.
The SCADA position has multiple opportunities available in varying levels of experience and education. This includes:
Bachelor of Science degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
Degree in a STEM field (electrical, chemical, etc.) and work-related professional certifications.
At least 2 years of control system experience
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems
Strong background in control systems and electrical or mechanical engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully brief and interact with Senior Officials
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineering Certification
Military or defense-related experience
Experience with:
o Rockwell programmable logic controller (PLC) (or comparable), HMI & SCADA programming.
o Allen Bradley, FactoryTalkView, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, Emerson Ovation
o Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
o Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control/Video Systems (ACS), industrial HVAC, Central Plant Utilities background.
o Industrial process, water/wastewater, nuclear, data centers, cogeneration plants, combined cooling, heating & power (CCHP)
o Cooling towers, chillers, UPS, power monitoring.
Cybersecurity and or penetration testing experience
IT/Networking Certification (CISSP/SSCP, CEH, etc)
Familiarity with packet capture and analysis techniques; Wireshark, Netmap, Network Miner, GrassMarlin, Sceptre, Helics, IDS systems
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Original Posting:
October 2, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
Role and Responsibility:
Use tradecraft exploitation tools, intelligence sources and engineering expertise to produce characterizations of selected facilities
Provide engineering guidance and judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence estimates
Brief senior officials regarding capability trends and analysis
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance. ship is required.
The SCADA position has multiple opportunities available in varying levels of experience and education. This includes:
Bachelor of Science degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
Degree in a STEM field (electrical, chemical, etc.) and work-related professional certifications.
At least 2 years of control system experience
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems
Strong background in control systems and electrical or mechanical engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to successfully brief and interact with Senior Officials
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineering Certification
Military or defense-related experience
Experience with:
o Rockwell programmable logic controller (PLC) (or comparable), HMI & SCADA programming.
o Allen Bradley, FactoryTalkView, GE Fanuc, Modicon, Schneider Electric, Siemens S7, DeltaV, Wonderware, Emerson Ovation
o Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
o Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control/Video Systems (ACS), industrial HVAC, Central Plant Utilities background.
o Industrial process, water/wastewater, nuclear, data centers, cogeneration plants, combined cooling, heating & power (CCHP)
o Cooling towers, chillers, UPS, power monitoring.
Cybersecurity and or penetration testing experience
IT/Networking Certification (CISSP/SSCP, CEH, etc)
Familiarity with packet capture and analysis techniques; Wireshark, Netmap, Network Miner, GrassMarlin, Sceptre, Helics, IDS systems
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Original Posting:
October 2, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
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