Radar Field Engineer: FAA RSR Specialist (Heavy Travel)

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineer to support the FAA's BNATCS RSR program, including on-site installation and disposition at busy U.S. airports. The role involves representing the Program Office at RSR sites and providing SME guidance to engineering leads.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and hands-on radar systems experience in the NAS, with emphasis on safety, quality, and meeting aggressive schedules. Travel up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or Master’s with <=2 years.
• Experience with research, design, and development of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team under aggressive schedules.
• Hands-on field experience on Radar systems in the NAS.
• Understanding FAA operational risk management practices.
• Knowledge of FAA construction/installation at RSR sites.

Responsibilities

• Represent the PO at RSR sites and meet multi-site schedule.
• Serve as SME to program office project, implementation, and engineering leads.
• Plan site implementation, visits, and preparation.
• Provide onsite installation consultation following SOW and drawings.

Skills

Radar systems

FAA risk mgmt

Field installation

Site planning

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineer to support the FAA's BNATCS RSR program, including on-site installation and disposition at busy U.S. airports. The role involves representing the Program Office at RSR sites and providing SME guidance to engineering leads.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and hands-on radar systems experience in the NAS, with emphasis on safety, quality, and meeting aggressive schedules. Travel up to 75% is required.