Architect

Description

Leidos is seeking an Architect to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team.

In this role you will support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Eastern Service Area (ESA) to lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities. The projects support air traffic control facilities over the geographic scope of the ESA.

This position is fully remote - you must live in the Eastern part of the US.

Up to 25% travel

Architect Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities, ensuring layouts meet FAA regulations and efficiently accommodate functional requirements

• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction drawings that incorporate NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and applicable accessibility standards (e.g., ADA)

• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants to integrate architectural layouts and systems within complex, multi-discipline projects

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, accessibility requirements, and agency-specific design criteria for public-sector facilities

• Conduct detailed space programming, circulation analysis, and occupant load planning to optimize functionality, safety, and operational efficiency

• Use specialized architectural and design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and BIM coordination tools) to develop floor plans, 3D models, and visualizations

• Utilize cost estimating and quantity takeoff tools (e.g., RSMeans, Bluebeam, BIM-based takeoffs) to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals

• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, code compliance verification, and design clarifications to ensure construction aligns with NFPA 101, accessibility, and GSA requirements

Minimum requirements to be considered:

• Architecture Degree from an accredited College/University

• 8+ years of design experience with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities

• Experience in evaluating building enclosures including roofing and below-grade waterproofing.

• Experience including design, failure analysis and Enclosure Commissioning activities

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability

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:

August 18, 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 onlyand 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 .

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.