Electronics Engineer

Leidos Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their team in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves supporting the FAA with engineering and telecommunications projects. You will work closely with stakeholders to develop project plans, designs, and coordinate construction activities.

The ideal candidate will have an Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree and experience in project management. Strong skills in AutoCAD and communication are essential. This position offers a hands-on role with a 30% travel requirement.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or Master's with 2 - 6 years.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screening.
• Working knowledge of telecommunication technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site surveys to develop designs.
• Prepare site-specific specifications and contract documents.
• Manage on-site cutovers, testing, and equipment restoration.

Skills

Communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Telecommunication technology knowledge

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Word

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Overview

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes in 2018 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 National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking an Electronics Engineer to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group located in Ft Worth,TX.

The Engineer will support the FAA's Engineering Services Communications 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. These projects are in the Central Service Area of the FAA and are managed out of regional offices located in Fort Worth, TX.

This Electronics Engineer role will support the NISC IV program, to serve as project engineers responsible for planning and design activities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility modernization and telecommunication projects. This position involves the development of project plans, project scopes, schedules, costs, and resource requirements and the development of drawings, specifications, and risk management documents in coordination with facility stakeholders from Technical Operations and Air Traffic organizations. This position is an in-office position five days a week located in Fort Worth, TX with a 30 % travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-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.
• Prepare and reviewAutoCADconstruction 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.
• Conduct circuit analysis on new and existing equipment.

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.
• Working knowledge of telecommunication technology
• 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

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.