Field Engineer III – Radar Systems (75% Travel)

Leidos LLC

United States

Remote

USD 87,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to lead multi-site installations and act as the primary SME for RSR programs. The role requires extensive FAA radar experience, FAA training, and hands-on field work across NAS radar systems.

You will travel up to 75% to implement site plans and coordinate with FAA customers. Ideal candidates will bring FAA radar certification, risk-management expertise, and a proven ability to meet aggressive schedules while maintaining high-quality maintenance

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.

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 is expected to be high 75% of the time.