Telecommunications Engineer

Leidos; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to support the FAA’s LIFT portfolio and the Legacy Infrastructure to Future Technologies initiative across the United States.

The role includes site surveys, drafting Site Survey Reports, coordinating with SSC/ES/Verizon, and creating project plans, PRP/ORMP, and transition/outage plans while producing district status briefs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA databases and draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate schedules with SSC, ES, and Verizon.
• Draft PRP and ORMP; develop transition plans and risk management documents.
• Generate drawings, sketches, and artifacts; coordinate outages with stakeholders.
• Develop district status briefings and inter-district service coordination.

Skills

MS Office Suites

Public Trust Clearance

Travel willingness

Telco troubleshooting

NEC/NFPA knowledge

OSHA safety knowledge

NAS facilities knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group located across the United States.

The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the FAA’s Legacy Infrastructure to Future Technologies (LIFT) Portfolio and the goal of converting National Airspace Connectivity from TDM to IP. The scope includes Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement, Small Tower Voice Switches, Air to Ground Protocol Converters and NEXCOM Radios.

Telecommunications Engineering Technician Job Duties Include:

• Review FAA data bases and provide input and or draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).

• Conduct site surveys to provide input and/or draft Site Survey Reports.

• Coordinate schedules with SSC, ES, and Verizon personnel.

• Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP).

• Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts.

• Draft project plans for site preparation activities.

• Coordinate scheduled outages with SSC, Air Traffic and Operations personnel.

• Develop transition plans.

• Resolve schedule conflicts.

• Accompany unbadged personnel at facilities.

• Work with LECs on schedules.

• Develop briefings/information/reports on District status.

• Work with other Districts/SSC on interstate service flows, transitions, cutovers, planning, etc.

• Support District POC and SSCs with day-to-day work activities.

• Review and provide comments on Verizon Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).

Telecommunications Engineering Technician Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree. Additional experience may be substituted/considered/accepted in lieu of degree.

• Ability to travel up to 75%

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working with Telco systems performing Network Troubleshooting.

• Proficient working with AutoCAD or similar tools.

• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, National Airspace System Equipment Tower.

• Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.

• Knowledge of NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG.

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges through science and technology.

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Original Posting:

August 6, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.