Field Engineer 3

Leidos; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a qualified Field Engineer to support the BNATCS Radar Surveillance Replacement (RSR) program for the FAA. The role requires traveling up to 75% to active NAS sites, representing the Leidos team with professionalism and technical SME expertise at multiple airports.

You will perform on-site installation, provide design guidance, and coordinate with FAA staff to align with the SOW and installation plans while maintaining rigorous safety and maintenance standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years of relevant experience
• 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
• Hands-on field experience on one or more Radar systems in the active NAS
• Understanding of FAA operational risk management practices
• Ability to work independently and in small teams on aggressive installation schedules
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality maintenance during RSR implementation
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Professionalism representing Leidos to FAA customers
• Knowledge of FAA construction/installation requirements at RSR sites

Responsibilities

• Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to a multi-site schedule
• Serve as an SME to program office project, implementation, and engineering leads
• Participate in final planning and site preparation, including site implementation plans
• Provide onsite installation consultation supporting implementation and disposition activities and advising contractors on SOW requirements

Skills

Radar systems experience

Field installation experience

FAA risk management knowledge

Independent worker

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Radar training FAA Academy

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 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 2-6 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.
• Should be able to lift 75 lbs.
• 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 FAA radar specialist (engineer, technician) with multi-year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS.

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.

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