FAA Electronics Engineer - Civil Aviation Systems

Leidos; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to support the FAA’s Engineering Services Terminal. The role requires planning, coordinating, and performing complex assignments with independence, while keeping project leadership informed.

Primary duties include on-site surveys, CAD drawings, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones. A degree in electronics or electrical engineering and relevant experience are required, with clearance and safety responsibilities

Qualifications

• Requires Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree plus 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2–6 years, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and related design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently within a large engineering organization.
• Knowledge of NAS/FAA-related standards is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site surveys and develop to-scale designs with detailed reports.
• Generate sketches showing installation relations with precise specs and dimensions.
• Participate in construction and final inspections.
• Coordinate design components with multi-disciplinary teams for site modifications.
• Prepare construction drawings and site-specific specifications and cost estimates.
• Manage project communications, safety plans, and risk registers.
• Track acceptance inspections and coordinate closure actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Project coordination

Independent work

Engineering knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree

Master’s degree with 2–6 years of experience or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Engineering Scheduling tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to support the FAA’s Engineering Services Terminal. The role requires planning, coordinating, and performing complex assignments with independence, while keeping project leadership informed.

Primary duties include on-site surveys, CAD drawings, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones. A degree in electronics or electrical engineering and relevant experience are required, with clearance and safety responsibilities