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Systems EngineerLeidos Inc • Washington, DC, United States
Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Leidos Inc • Washington, DC, United States
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Description

Leidos is currently seeking a System Engineer to join the NISC team in support of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) surveillance and radar modernization effort. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, troubleshooting, and integrating electrical systems to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of critical radar and surveillance technologies. Duties may include developing system requirements, performing detailed circuit design, condition simulations and analysis, supporting field installations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues. This position is ideal for a technically strong, detailed oriented engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can balance engineering work with documentation and system-level thinking.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide engineering consultation for compliance with FAA and industry standards and best practices and provide recommendations for solutions in all phases of the system's lifecycle including contract, policy, site survey, design and design review, and implementation.
  • Participate in the development, administration, management, logistic, and strategy of project planning and implementation as well as advising clients in the development and revision of national engineering policies in all aspects of radar modernization program.
  • Develop new simulation and graphical solutions to complex engineering problems using industry acceptable software other engineering design tools.
  • Manage National Change Proposal, Configuration Control Board process, and departmental website
  • Design, analyze, review electrical circuits, components, and subsystems for radar and surveillance systems.
  • Develop requirements to support modernization efforts.
  • Perform system and component level troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
  • Support integration, test, and validation activities.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and design reports.
  • Participate in design reviews, configuration management, and risk assessments.
  • Support installations at field sites as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 8 to 12 years prior relevant experience or Masters Degree with 6 to 10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • The ideal candidate must have strong verbal communication skills and writing skills exhibited through thesis or dissertation papers at academic institutions; white papers, or publications at nationally / internationally recognized technical organizations.
  • Experience with CAD tools.
  • Knowledge and direct work experience in radar systems, RF, and microwave technology and application is a must.
  • Ability to work well with others through demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary engineers, i.e. power, civil, mechanical, software, is a must.
  • Ability to present ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC, and other industry standards related to radar, RF, microwave and general electrical engineering safety.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working with the FAA.
  • Practical knowledge of FAA / DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strategic thinker and ability to work with abstract or complex problems and develop work breakdown structure.
  • Strong initiative and follow-through to accomplish tasks in fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • Organized.
  • If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

    Original Posting : October 2, 2025

    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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

    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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    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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