Junior SCADA​/Controls Engineer

** Description*
* Leidos is seeking a highly motivated  
** Controls Systems / SCADA Engineer
** to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This role supports the analysis and characterization of commercial, critical infrastructure, and heavy industrial facilities, with a focus on systems managed through  
** Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Building Management Systems (BMS).*
* The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, hands-on experience with industrial automation and facility systems, and a creative yet disciplined approach to solving complex technical challenges. Successful candidates will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel conducting strategic facility analysis in support of national security missions.

This position is located within a government SCIF and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

** What You'll Do*
* + Analyze industrial control systems, SCADA environments, and building management systems to characterize facility capabilities and operations.

+ Utilize intelligence sources, engineering expertise, and specialized analytical tools to assess and model critical infrastructure systems.

+ Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment throughout the analysis process to develop accurate assessments and intelligence estimates.

+ Develop detailed technical reports, briefings, and formal products in response to customer requirements.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.

+ Research emerging technologies and contribute to innovative analytical methodologies and tools.

+ Present findings and technical assessments to senior government officials and stakeholders.

** Required Qualifications*
* + U.S. Citizenship required.

+ Active  
** TS/SCI clearance** , or an active  
** Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI
** and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.

+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field) and relevant professional experience.

+ Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.

+ 2+ years of experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA systems, or complex Building Management Systems (BMS).

+ Strong understanding of:

+ Industrial automation and process control systems

+ Electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles

+ Mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems

+ Experience evaluating and troubleshooting complex industrial processes and facility infrastructure.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and brief senior-level audiences.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant engineering certifications.

+ Military, intelligence community, or defense-related experience.

+ Hands-on experience with industrial automation technologies, including:

+ PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or equivalent)

+ HMI and SCADA development

+ Factory Talk View

+ GE Fanuc

+ Modicon

+ Schneider Electric

+ Siemens S7

+ Emerson DeltaV

+ Emerson Ovation

+ Wonderware

+

Experience with :

+ Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

+ Building Management Systems (BMS)

+ Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems (ACS/VSS)

+ Industrial HVAC and Central Utility Plant operations

+ Background supporting:

+ Industrial manufacturing facilities

+ Water and wastewater treatment systems

+ Nuclear facilities

+ Data centers

+ Cogeneration and Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power (CCHP) plants

+

Experience with complex cooling infrastructure, including chillers, cooling towers, UPS systems, and power monitoring solutions.

+ Cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, or penetration testing experience.

+ Industry certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, Security+, or equivalent.

+ Familiarity with network analysis and industrial cybersecurity tools, including:

+ Wireshark

+ Network Miner

+ Grass Marlin

+ SCEPTRE

+ HELICS

+ Intrusion…