Lead Hardware Systems Engineer, ERAM – FAA Systems

Leidos Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to contribute to the FAA's ERAM program. You will lead hardware design, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and CAD documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration issues.

The role requires strong experience in hardware lifecycle, ECN/ECR processes, and delivering hardware solutions with rigorous analysis. Office-based in Gaithersburg with opportunity to impact NAS infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 4-8 years of experience, or Master's with 2-6 years of experience.
• Experience independently executing hardware engineering projects and processes.
• Experience developing hardware designs and documentation (wiring diagrams, cable schematics, BOMs).
• Experience supporting formal engineering change processes (ECNs, ECRs) and configuration management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute hardware engineering projects with significant impact.
• Develop solutions to complex hardware problems involving system interfaces, cost, schedule and risk.
• Create and maintain hardware designs and documentation (Wiring diagrams, BOMs, CAD drawings).
• Perform analyses and trade studies to evaluate hardware solutions and support product selection.
• Support the hardware lifecycle from design to fielding and installation.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to resolve technical and interface issues.
• Support engineering changes and hardware baseline updates.
• Resolve hardware issues during integration, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in design reviews and influence project teams on hardware approaches.
• Develop estimates, schedules, resource plans, and ETCs for hardware activities.
• Provide guidance and training to less-experienced staff.
• Identify hardware design and process improvements for quality and maintainability.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Technical analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Verifications & testing

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Visio

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to contribute to the FAA's ERAM program. You will lead hardware design, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and CAD documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration issues.

The role requires strong experience in hardware lifecycle, ECN/ECR processes, and delivering hardware solutions with rigorous analysis. Office-based in Gaithersburg with opportunity to impact NAS infrastructure.