Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource
Leidos
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Washington, DC · Posted November 10, 2026
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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The Digital Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.
Your greatest work is ahead!
We are looking for an experienced Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource to join the National Airspace System (NAS) Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) to support the Federal Aviation Administration in the Washington DC Office. As a Computer Systems Engineer – Pega Resource, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions as well as operational support to the program. You will be involved in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. The ideal resource will be working as part of a technical support team that designs, builds, maintains and supports the enterprise PEGA infrastructure, reviews, tests and implements patches and upgrades, while developing and maintaining complete and accurate documentation for supported environments.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of Public Trust.
Previous business system solution development experience using Pegasystems (i.e. Pega) software.
5+ years in Pega development, with at least 1-2 years specifically in hands on development experience with Constellation
Deep expertise in Pega Infinity (v8.8, v23, or v24) and the Constellation SDK
5+ years supporting PEGA applications
Proven ability to use critical thinking skills in troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of PEGA Application packaging, security, rulesets, portals, reports, data migration, developing pega jobs and listeners and other PEGA OOTB tools and hands on experience with Pega Constellation SDK
Proficiency in defining logical data models, data objects, and relationships that support Constellation's modular design
Skilled in REST/SOAP services, Kafka, and data pages for real-time data exchange
Knowledge of Web technologies: languages, frameworks, techniques, industry trends, etc. that includes .Net or Java or REACT for Pega Consitllation customization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
Experience with the Federal Government work environment
Prior Knowledge of FAA's tools and systems
Pega CSSA, CLSA Certification
Pega Constellation Certification or specialized badges are highly preferred
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Original Posting: November 10, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.