Electronics Engineer

Leidos • Des Moines, WA

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area Engineering Services Group in Des Moines, Washington. The role supports the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) modernization initiative by helping design, engineer, and deploy next-generation air traffic control infrastructure across the National Airspace System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Four years of relevant experience preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered based on education, technical aptitude, and internships.
• Ability to travel 25–50%.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability; applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders with three years’ residency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professionalism, collaboration skills, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Initiative, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced technical setting.
• Sound judgment, accountability, and openness to feedback and growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure needs for BNATCS deployments.
• Develop detailed site preparation requirements and cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with FAA Service Centers, Technical Services, Air Traffic, and other stakeholders to manage risks and keep projects on track.
• Schedule and support site preparation, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership.
• Maintain Corporate Work Plan data, project documentation, and facility drawing updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time