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Description
Step into a mission where what you do truly matters!
At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos is on the hunt for a Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Instructor to support the 480 ISRW at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission‑focused team operating at the forefront of Air Force intelligence training. Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists in providing instructional support services that will allow the 480 ISRW to achieve its mission while integrating evolving courseware design methodologies and information technologies to remain in synch with the Distributed Common Ground System’s (DCGS) evolving concept of operations and utilization of Analysis and Exploitation Teams (AET).
- Provide in-residence academic classroom instruction; administer performance tests, written tests, special instructional assistance, and “hands-on” application /lab instruction; conduct appraisals, simulation/exercise events, student feedback surveys, and student training status updates
- Share knowledge regarding DCGS products and use of instructional methods to provide the student-base the most realistic and relevant training
- Provide course content and scenario development expertise to create an operationally relevant active learning environment
- Possess knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) technologies and/or training assessment/evaluation systems
- Provide white cell coordination and technical support to Capstone exercises and performance checks
- Provide detailed Quality Assurance reviews of courseware content
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
- Worked with the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System and familiar with mission related analytic tools (e.g. Thresher, ChatSurfer, ISpy, Snapglass, FADE/MIST)
- Experience with all source intelligence in support of operations
- Experience with ISR operations and multi-intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination
- Intelligence analysis experience with structured analytic techniques and critical thinking
- Understanding of ICDs
- Understanding of intelligence processes and organizational responsibilities within the AF and the Intelligence Community.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate detailed technical information to peers and non-technical management staff as needed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Air Force instructor certification
- Experience working within an AET
- Understanding of instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and authoring tools
- Scenario Development; exercise planning and execution
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 2, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Step into a mission where what you do truly matters!
At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos is on the hunt for a Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Instructor to support the 480 ISRW at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission‑focused team operating at the forefront of Air Force intelligence training. Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists in providing instructional support services that will allow the 480 ISRW to achieve its mission while integrating evolving courseware design methodologies and information technologies to remain in synch with the Distributed Common Ground System’s (DCGS) evolving concept of operations and utilization of Analysis and Exploitation Teams (AET).
- Provide in-residence academic classroom instruction; administer performance tests, written tests, special instructional assistance, and “hands-on” application /lab instruction; conduct appraisals, simulation/exercise events, student feedback surveys, and student training status updates
- Share knowledge regarding DCGS products and use of instructional methods to provide the student-base the most realistic and relevant training
- Provide course content and scenario development expertise to create an operationally relevant active learning environment
- Possess knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) technologies and/or training assessment/evaluation systems
- Provide white cell coordination and technical support to Capstone exercises and performance checks
- Provide detailed Quality Assurance reviews of courseware content
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
- Worked with the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System and familiar with mission related analytic tools (e.g. Thresher, ChatSurfer, ISpy, Snapglass, FADE/MIST)
- Experience with all source intelligence in support of operations
- Experience with ISR operations and multi-intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination
- Intelligence analysis experience with structured analytic techniques and critical thinking
- Understanding of ICDs
- Understanding of intelligence processes and organizational responsibilities within the AF and the Intelligence Community.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate detailed technical information to peers and non-technical management staff as needed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- Air Force instructor certification
- Experience working within an AET
- Understanding of instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and authoring tools
- Scenario Development; exercise planning and execution
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 2, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distributed control system engineer jobs.
- Hands-on configuration experience with at least one major DCS platform such as DeltaV, Experion, or PCS 7
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or controls engineering or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in ladder logic, function block diagram, or structured text programming languages
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, and OPC standards
- Familiarity with HAZOP, SIL assessments, and IEC 61511 functional safety requirements
- Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, and cause-and-effect charts
Tips for Your Distributed Control System Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DCS platforms
Hiring managers scan for specific platform experience before reading anything else. Call out every DCS platform you've worked with, whether Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens PCS 7, and list the version and project context for each.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distributed control system engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight functional safety credentials upfront
Many process industries require TÜV or IEC 61511 functional safety experience. If you hold a Functional Safety Engineer certificate or have documented SIL assessments on your resume, place that credential in your summary so it clears automated screening filters.
Target postings by control system lifecycle phase
Job descriptions split between greenfield design, brownfield upgrades, and ongoing operations support. Matching your resume language to the phase the employer is in, commissioning versus sustaining engineering, sharply increases your callback rate.
Prepare for site-specific technical screens
Expect interviewers to walk through a P&ID or ask you to describe a loop tuning approach for a specific unit operation. Practice talking through cause-and-effect matrices and alarm rationalization decisions out loud before your first technical round.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting field roles
Many DCS positions require on-site work at refineries, plants, or substations in locations that are not major metros. Clarify per diem, rotation schedules, and housing allowances during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Distributed Control System Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distributed control system engineers?
Nuro, Alluxio, and NAES Corporation are hiring the most distributed control system engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at engineering and procurement contractors supporting capital projects in petrochemicals and power.
How many distributed control system engineer jobs are remote?
About 0% of distributed control system engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most control systems work. Remote opportunities are more common in roles focused on off-site system design, software configuration, or technical support rather than commissioning or field troubleshooting.
How do you become a distributed control system engineer?
Most distributed control system engineers start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or instrumentation engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level instrumentation roles. Gaining direct configuration time on a major DCS platform is the most critical step, often supplemented by vendor training courses. Earning a functional safety certification accelerates advancement into senior and lead positions.
How can you get hired as a distributed control system engineer with little experience?
Entry points typically include instrumentation and controls technician roles, PLC programming positions, or engineering rotational programs at large industrial companies. Building a portfolio of personal or academic projects that demonstrate loop configuration, HMI design, or simulation work on a free-tier DCS development environment can substitute for direct commercial experience when applying to junior roles.
What does the distributed control system engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on platform experience, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a control strategy, explain tuning approaches, or interpret a P&ID. Many employers add a practical exercise such as reviewing a cause-and-effect matrix or identifying a logic error in a sample program. Final rounds often include a site tour or meeting with the operations team.
Where can I find and apply to distributed control system engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to distributed control system engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and platform background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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