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Electrical/Electronics Engineer

$87.1k - $157.45k

Leidos

Description

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes in as a Top government contractor and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Team Leidos is one you don't want to overlook.

Everything we do is built on commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees and our community. We embrace and solve some of the world's toughest challenges. We're focused on ensuring our customers have the right tools, technologies and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving world landscape. We know once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of each day knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE, resulting in one of the most REWARDING careers you could have imagined. We Want You!

The Engineer will support the FAA's Engineering Services Terminal team by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on multiple, varying, and complex assignments. It is necessary to plan, coordinate and perform work with a high degree of independence, while keeping the Project Engineer advised of significant problem areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Perform on-site surveys to develop "to-scale" designs and detailed reports.

  • Generate sketches showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.

  • Participate in construction inspections and final inspections.

  • Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.

  • Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary as required for site-specific modifications and new construction.

  • PrepareAutoCADconstruction drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents and independent cost estimates.

  • Perform project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).

  • Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.

  • Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.

  • Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction and projects.

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.

  • Manage and participate in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.

  • Prepare, maintain, and provide periodic updates of project to team, management, and stakeholders.

  • Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed engineering projects.

  • Track and reconcile and coordinate closure of Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended resolutions on all items related to engineering.

  • Review project deliverables and provide verbal and written communication to the findings.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have an Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent.

  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar tools.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.

  • Ability to accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers, and management levels.

  • Ability to maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.

  • Ability to provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction related punch-list items.

  • Ability to work independently in a large Engineering Organization.

  • Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.

  • Ability to discuss project related items with stakeholders, contractors, and code related Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screening.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, National Airspace System Equipment Tower

  • Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.

  • Knowledge of NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG.

  • (NASET),NationalAirspace System Equipment Building (NASEB).

  • Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP) 4.1.12

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 21, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 .

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 .

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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00190302

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.

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