About this role
Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Secret cleared Technical Product Prototype SME for the Command, Control & Battle Management (C2/BM) Business Area. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, other domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.
The Technical Product Prototype SME must be able to work from Richardson, TX OR be remote and travel 50% of the time
Primary responsibilities:
Creates "thin line prototypes" and evaluates technology options.
Identifies any issues around security, scalability, along with the overall solution fits within the DIPN environment.
Manages end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
Identifies material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.) for designed solution.
Ensures finalized thin-line prototypes are validated by the appropriate teams prior to the start and end of testing.
Required Qualifications :
BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Must be able and willing to work from Richardson, TX OR have the ability to travel 50% of the time.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems.
DoD 8570 Level 2 certification.
Systems of Systems Integration experience (from a design/architecture perspective).
Senior level technical consulting experience including experience interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders.
Extensive experience designing detailed full-stack platform solutions including trade studies, cost, schedule, and technical aspects.
Curious self-starter that can excel in a prototyping environment to turn customer needs into executable solution candidates. Must be able to consider cost, schedule, technology, and risks.
Familiarity with technologies that are appropriate for deployable open systems infrastructures, including most of the following:
MOSA approaches
CI/CD
Commercial cloud (specifically AWS and Azure), hybrid cloud, edge cloud architectures
LINUX-based systems
Microsoft echo system including Azure and Azure Stack
Microservices/Containerization/Kubernetes & service mesh/routing
Modern network technologies (SDWAN, Leaf/Spine, WIFI, MANet/ROIP, SatComm, Starlink)
CSfC Encryption
Cross-Domain solutions
Modern authorization / ICAM / Zero-Trust architectures
Data management/synchronization
DDIL and tactical system development
Familiarity with operational US military systems deployed into the tactical echelon, including specific familiarity with:
Tactical and strategic/back-haul voice and data communications, including Tactical Data Links
Sensor integration
Military Commercial cloud integration
Broad experience developing automated deployment and testing of complex systems using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Rancher Kubernetes.
People leadership experience; including mentoring, coaching, and building high performing Engineering teams.
Additional Qualifications/Certifications
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting the following technologies:
MOSA approaches
CI/CD
Commercial cloud (specifically AWS and Azure), hybrid cloud, edge cloud architectures
LINUX-based systems
Microsoft echo system including Azure and Azure Stack
Microservices/Containerization/Kubernetes & service mesh/routing
Modern network technologies (SDWAN, Leaf/Spine, WIFI, MANet/ROIP, SatComm, Starlink)
CSfC Encryption
Cross-Domain solutions
Modern authorization / ICAM / Zero-Trust architectures
Data management/synchronization
DDIL and tactical system development
Familiarity with Enterprise Application development and deployment processes.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Kubernetes in DDIL environments.
Experience implementing Cloud Service Provider (AWS/Azure) services in DDIL environments.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Service Mesh environments.
Extensive Linux development experience.
Experience with SAFe agile processes.
Prior military or hands-on experience with tactical military IT systems in production use (e.g., exercises).
Familiarity with USAF operational and tactical CONOPS.
Cameo or MagicGrid-based MBSE modelling.
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Original Posting:
January 22, 2026For 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.
Other facts
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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What you'll do
- The role involves creating prototypes and evaluating technology options while managing the end-to-end prototype lifecycle. The SME will ensure prototypes are validated and identify material requirements for the designed solutions.
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