Field Engineer

Leidos; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Income protection

Paid leave & retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a qualified Field Engineer to support the FAA's BNATCS RSR program in NAS operations. The role involves on-site installation and disposition activities at major airports, acting as a radar SME to the program office and engineering teams.

Travel is heavy, up to 75%, with responsibilities spanning site planning, visits, and contractor advisory on SOW requirements. Ideal candidates will have advanced radar experience, FAA radar training, and prior radar certification at NAS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience as specified.
• Hands-on experience with radar systems in active NAS.
• Completion of FAA Academy radar training is required.
• FAA radar certification authority at airports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the PO at RSR sites and execute multi-site schedules.
• Serve as an SME to program office, implementation, and engineering leads.
• Develop site implementation plans and perform site visits as needed.
• Provide onsite installation consultation and advise contractors per SOW.

Skills

Radar systems experience

Field installation

Travel readiness

FAA training

Radar certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years experience

Master’s Degree with 6+ years experience

Job description

Description

As one of Leidos’ oldest and largest programs supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the NAS Integration Support Contract (NISC) Program is seeking a qualified professional to support the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiative—specifically the Radar Surveillance Replacement (RSR) Program Office (AJM-41)—by serving as an RSR Field Engineer on the program office’s implementation and disposition teams. The selected candidate will support installation and disposition for the RSR PO, at some of the nation’s busiest and most critical airports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule.
• Serve as an RSR subject matter expert (SME) to the RSR program office project, implementation, and engineering leads.
• Participate in final planning and site preparation, including development of site implementation plans and site visits as required.
• Provide onsite installation/​construction consultation supporting implementation and disposition activities, including advising contractors on requirements based on design drawings and the statement of work (SOW).

Travel Expectations

• Travel is expected to be high 75% of the time.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR additional years of relevant experience may be considered/​accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with research, design, and development of electrical equipment and systems.
• Completion of formal Radar training at the FAA Academy.
• Prior Radar certification authority at one or more airports.
• Several years of hands‑on field experience on one or more Radar systems in the active NAS.
• Comprehensive understanding of FAA operational risk management practices.
• Ability to perform at a high level independently and as part of a small team, while meeting an aggressive installation schedule.
• Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality maintenance practices during RSR implementation.
• Professionalism representing Leidos to FAA customers, consistent with delivering “best of the best” support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA construction/​installation requirements at RSR sites.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a prior senior FAA radar specialist (engineer, technician‑in‑depth, or senior technician) with multi‑year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS.

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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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.