Junior SCADA/Controls Engineer

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

  • FactoryTalk 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

  • NetworkMiner

  • GrassMarlin

  • SCEPTRE

  • HELICS

  • Intrusion Detectio