Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Systems Engineer - Join Leidos' FAA Surveillance Modernization Team
Leidos is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) critical radar and surveillance modernization efforts through our National Airspace System Implementation Support Contract (NISC) team. In this role, you'll design, test, troubleshoot, and integrate advanced electrical systems to enhance reliability, performance, and maintainability of radar technologies. Ideal for detail-oriented engineers who excel in complex problem-solving, collaboration, and balancing technical innovation with documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engineering consultation ensuring compliance with FAA and industry standards across system lifecycle phases, from site surveys to implementation.
- Contribute to project planning, logistics, strategy, and national engineering policy development for radar modernization.
- Create innovative simulations and graphical solutions using industry-standard software.
- Oversee National Change Proposals, Configuration Control Board processes, and departmental website management.
- Design and analyze electrical circuits, components, and subsystems for radar and surveillance.
- Develop requirements, perform troubleshooting, failure analysis, and support integration/testing.
- Produce technical documentation like schematics, wiring diagrams, and reports; participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
- Assist with field installations as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field + 8-12 years experience; or Master’s + 6-10 years.
- Proven communication skills via academic papers, white papers, or publications.
- CAD tools experience; deep knowledge of radar, RF, microwave tech.
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and presentation abilities.
- Familiarity with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC).
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA work experience and knowledge of FAA/DoD policies.
- Independent and collaborative worker; strategic thinker for complex problems.
- High initiative in fast-paced environments; strong organization skills.
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. If you're ready to disrupt and drive mission success, apply today. Pay Range: $107,900 - $195,050 USD annually. U.S. citizenship required; position posted October 2, 2025.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Radar Systems Engineeringintermediate
- RF and Microwave Technologyintermediate
- CAD Tools Proficiencyintermediate
- Circuit Design and Analysisintermediate
- System Troubleshooting and Failure Analysisintermediate
- Technical Documentation and Design Reviewsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8-12 years experience or Master's with 6-10 years (experience)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through publications (experience)
- Direct experience with radar systems, RF, and microwave applications (experience)
- Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC standards (experience)
- Proven interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers (experience)
- Ability to present to diverse audiences (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering consultation for FAA compliance and lifecycle solutions
- Develop simulations and graphical solutions for complex problems
- Design, analyze, and review electrical circuits for radar systems
- Perform troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
- Support integration, testing, validation, and field installations
- Manage National Change Proposals, Configuration Control Board, and departmental website
- Prepare technical documentation including schematics and reports
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work arrangements and paid time off
- general: Mission-driven culture with innovative projects
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Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Systems Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Systems Engineer - Join Leidos' FAA Surveillance Modernization Team
Leidos is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) critical radar and surveillance modernization efforts through our National Airspace System Implementation Support Contract (NISC) team. In this role, you'll design, test, troubleshoot, and integrate advanced electrical systems to enhance reliability, performance, and maintainability of radar technologies. Ideal for detail-oriented engineers who excel in complex problem-solving, collaboration, and balancing technical innovation with documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engineering consultation ensuring compliance with FAA and industry standards across system lifecycle phases, from site surveys to implementation.
- Contribute to project planning, logistics, strategy, and national engineering policy development for radar modernization.
- Create innovative simulations and graphical solutions using industry-standard software.
- Oversee National Change Proposals, Configuration Control Board processes, and departmental website management.
- Design and analyze electrical circuits, components, and subsystems for radar and surveillance.
- Develop requirements, perform troubleshooting, failure analysis, and support integration/testing.
- Produce technical documentation like schematics, wiring diagrams, and reports; participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
- Assist with field installations as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field + 8-12 years experience; or Master’s + 6-10 years.
- Proven communication skills via academic papers, white papers, or publications.
- CAD tools experience; deep knowledge of radar, RF, microwave tech.
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and presentation abilities.
- Familiarity with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC).
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA work experience and knowledge of FAA/DoD policies.
- Independent and collaborative worker; strategic thinker for complex problems.
- High initiative in fast-paced environments; strong organization skills.
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. If you're ready to disrupt and drive mission success, apply today. Pay Range: $107,900 - $195,050 USD annually. U.S. citizenship required; position posted October 2, 2025.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Radar Systems Engineeringintermediate
- RF and Microwave Technologyintermediate
- CAD Tools Proficiencyintermediate
- Circuit Design and Analysisintermediate
- System Troubleshooting and Failure Analysisintermediate
- Technical Documentation and Design Reviewsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8-12 years experience or Master's with 6-10 years (experience)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through publications (experience)
- Direct experience with radar systems, RF, and microwave applications (experience)
- Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC standards (experience)
- Proven interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers (experience)
- Ability to present to diverse audiences (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering consultation for FAA compliance and lifecycle solutions
- Develop simulations and graphical solutions for complex problems
- Design, analyze, and review electrical circuits for radar systems
- Perform troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
- Support integration, testing, validation, and field installations
- Manage National Change Proposals, Configuration Control Board, and departmental website
- Prepare technical documentation including schematics and reports
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work arrangements and paid time off
- general: Mission-driven culture with innovative projects
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