Electrical Engineer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA NAS integration program as part of the Eastern Service Area, with 50% travel for on-site surveys. The role involves electrical systems design, cost estimates, and coordination across stakeholders in the eastern U.S. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering with required experience or a MS with less experience; U.S.

citizenship or Green Card holder with residency in the U.S. is required for public trust eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience OR 2 years with a Masters (plus 4 years if no degree).
• Eligibility for FAA Public Trust—US Citizen or Green Card Holder with 3 years residency.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan electrical systems for FAA buildings and structures, including power distribution and backup systems.
• Develop, review, and manage project engineering documents, including AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct on-site surveys and prepare detailed, scale designs and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to resolve design or implementation issues and review contractor submittals.
• Oversee project management tasks, including safety plans, communication, scheduling, and coordination with stakeholders and contractors.
• Monitor and update project progress, review risk management documents, and manage on-site cutovers and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Cost estimation

Site surveying

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (considered for 2 years experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

50% travel to conduct on site surveys and reviews.

The projects will range over the eastern part of the US.

Candidate should be located in the eastern part of the US.

This position must provide assistance in Electrical Engineering design, planning, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordination, contracting, installation, inspection, and acceptance of electrical systems/services as part of the Eastern Service Area (ESA) implementation of a wide variety of En Route programs and projects.

Electrical Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and plan electrical systems for FAA buildings and structures, including power distribution and backup systems
• Develop, review, and manage project engineering documents, including AutoCAD drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Conduct on-site surveys and prepare detailed, scale designs and reports
• Collaborate with engineering staff to resolve design or implementation issues and review contractor submittals
• Oversee project management tasks, including safety plans, communication, scheduling, and coordination with stakeholders and contractors
• Monitor and update project progress, review risk management documents, and manage on-site cutovers and testing activities

Electrical Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university and four years of relevant experience in commercial, industrial or government facility replacement and modernization design engineering OR two years of relevant experience with a Masters degree. An additional four years of relevant experience can be considered in lei of degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability (To be eligible for the FAA Public Trust you must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in good standing in the United States
• Prior FAA experience

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Original Posting:

August 19, 2026

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 www.Leidos.com.

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