Engineering Planner - UAS Specialist

Leidos; Melody Hills (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background to support the FAA CSC Operations Support Group UAS team. This is an in-office role requiring interaction with FAA HQ, field offices, and operational staff to assess and recommend solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a BA and 8–12 years of ATC experience (or extensive ATC experience without a degree). Proficiency in MS Office and strong briefing skills are required; travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• BA degree plus 8–12 years of ATC experience, or substantial ATC experience with no degree.
• 10+ years FAA ATC experience in Enroute Facility or level 10+ Terminal Facility or Pilot.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and briefing/written document skills.

Responsibilities

• Special Use Airspace (SUA) management
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management
• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
• Procedural waiver reviews
• Document change proposals (DCP)
• Preparing Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations
• Coordinate FAA/DOD MOA UAS operations and notifications
• Provide coordination between UAS proponent and facilities for operational missions
• Support tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning and Situation Room

Skills

Air Traffic Control experience

Communication skills

Research and analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unleash Your Potential: At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide the way we do business.

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background. The position will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Central Service Center (CSC) Operations Support Group (OSG) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team. This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is 5 days in the office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission. The ideal candidate should be able to communicate to a variety of audiences including FAA Headquarters, FAA field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations and users of the National Airspace System. Experience dealing with each of these organizations is necessary and the candidate must be knowledgeable of FAA orders to develop and provide assessments and technical recommendations. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as this will contribute to the overall success of the deliverable.

• Special Use Airspace (SUA) management
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management
• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
• procedural waiver reviews
• document change proposals (DCP)
• Preparing Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations
• Participate in UAS Workshops Review and coordinate FAA/Department of Defense (DOD) Military Operations Area (MOA) UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities
• Provide coordination between UAS proponent and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COA’s
• Provide support for other tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning and Situation Room

Basic Qualifications: Requires a BA degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience in Air Traffic Control can be substituted. 10 plus years previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or level 10 or greater Terminal Facility or Pilot. Must be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendation to the FAA customer. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs. Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Suitability. (To be eligible must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years) Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available here.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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.