Telecommunications Engineer

Leidos•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program, supporting the FAA Central Service Area – Engineering Services Group across the United States. The role supports daily operations of the FAA’s Legacy Infrastructure to Future Technologies (LIFT) Portfolio and the conversion of National Airspace Connectivity from TDM to IP. The portfolio includes Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement, Small Tower Voice Switches, Air to Ground Protocol Converters, and NEXCOM Radios. The technician reviews FAA databases, conducts site surveys, and prepares or contributes to Site Survey Reports. The role coordinates schedules and outages with FAA, Verizon, and other personnel; drafts project, risk, operational risk management, and transition plans; updates drawings and project artifacts; resolves schedule conflicts; and supports day-to-day work across districts and facilities. Travel up to 75% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree; additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
Ability to travel up to 75%.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency and residence in the United States for the past 3 years.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with telecommunications systems and performing network troubleshooting.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar tools.
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and National Airspace System equipment towers.
Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.
Knowledge of NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, and RCAG.

Responsibilities

Review FAA databases and provide input to or draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).
Conduct site surveys and provide input to 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 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 and resolve schedule conflicts.
Accompany unbadged personnel at facilities.
Work with LECs on schedules.
Develop briefings, information, and reports on District status.
Coordinate with other Districts and SSCs on interstate service flows, transitions, cutovers, and planning.
Support District POC and SSCs with day-to-day work activities.
Review and provide comments on Verizon Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).