Electronics Engineer

Leidos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is building a team of Electronics Engineers to support the FAA Central Service Area Engineering Services Group across multiple U.S. locations including Des Moines WA, Fort Worth TX, Kansas City MO, Des Plaines IL, College Park GA, Jamaica NY, and El Segundo CA.

These roles support the BNATCS modernization by designing, engineering, and deploying next-generation ATC infrastructure. The role involves site surveys, preparation requirements, cost estimates, contractor review, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering is required.
• 4 years of relevant experience preferred (candidates with less experience considered based on education, technical aptitude, and internships).
• Ability to travel 25-50% is required (U.S. citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years’ residency for FAA suitability).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure needs for BNATCS deployments.
• Develop detailed site preparation requirements and cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with FAA Service Centers, Technical Services, Air Traffic, and other stakeholders to manage risks and keep projects on track.
• Schedule and support site preparation, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership.
• Maintain Corporate Work Plan data, project documentation, and facility drawing updates.

Skills

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Leidos is building a team of Electronics Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area Engineering Services Group in various locations across the US to include Des Moines WA, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Des Plaines, IL, College Park, GA, Jamaica NY and El Segundo, CA. These roles will play a key part in the FAA's Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) modernization initiative - helping design, engineer, and deploy next-generation air traffic control infrastructure across the National Airspace System.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure needs for BNATCS deployments.
• Develop detailed site preparation requirements and cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with FAA Service Centers, Technical Services, Air Traffic, and other stakeholders to manage risks and keep projects on track.
• Schedule and support site preparation, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership.
• Maintain Corporate Work Plan data, project documentation, and facility drawing updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
• 4 years of relevant experience preferred (candidates with less experience considered based on education, technical aptitude, and internships).
• Ability to travel 25-50%.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years’ residency).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated professionalism, collaboration skills, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Initiative, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced technical setting.
• Sound judgment, accountability, and openness to feedback and growth.

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Original Posting:

October 27, 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 www.Leidos.com.

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.