Automation Engineer
Leidos
Automation Engineer
Leidos
Builds technology for defense and civil agencies
Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.
At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.
Shape the future of digital defense.
Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure.
Your opportunity to lead transformation.
We're seeking a UiPath Automation Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard at C5ISC in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you'll provide solution that powers critical Coast Guard operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security.
Ready to engineer solutions that matter?
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced UiPath Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. This role will lead automation initiatives from discovery through production support, mentor junior developers, and help mature our RPA Center of Excellence (CoE) practices, governance, and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and related components (REFramework, Queues, Assets, Triggers)
Lead process discovery and solution design sessions with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable automation solutions
Architect reusable components and libraries to accelerate development and enforce coding standards
Integrate UiPath bots with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, ERP/CRM platforms, document processing tools such as Document Understanding/IXP)
Implement exception handling, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure production stability
Conduct code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior/mid-level developers
Manage bot deployment lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Orchestrator administration
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; perform root cause analysis for bot failures
Support RPA CoE governance: documentation standards, PDD/SDD creation, ROI tracking, and pipeline intake processes
Stay current with UiPath platform updates (Automation Cloud, AI Center, Action Center, Test Suite) and recommend adoption where relevant
Collaborate with security/infrastructure teams to ensure automations meet compliance and data-handling requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 8-12 years of experience.
5+ years of hands-on RPA development experience, with 3+ years specifically in UiPath
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Strong proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, REFramework, and Robot deployment/administration
Solid understanding of .NET, VB.NET or C#, and object-oriented programming concepts
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Experience integrating automations with APIs (REST/SOAP) and enterprise applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex workflow issues
Excellent communication skills; ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders
Experience with UiPath, Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings
Active Public Trust clearance already in hand a plus
Ability to obtain an Entry of Duty (EOD) Public Trust
Certifications
Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications:
UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
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.
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.
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.
Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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