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Electronics Engineer

WashingtonOnsiteFull Time$87,100–$157,450 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • FAA BNATCS
  • Electronics Engineering
  • site surveys
  • site preparation
  • cost estimates
  • contractor proposals
  • technical accuracy
  • compliance
  • FAA Service Centers
  • Technical Services

Nice to have

  • multidisciplinary environments
  • initiative
  • sound judgment
  • accountability
  • openness to feedback
  • growth mindset

Role summary

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support the FAA's BNATCS modernization initiative in Des Moines, WA. The role involves designing, engineering, and deploying next-generation air traffic control infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, developing site preparation requirements and cost estimates, reviewing contractor proposals, coordinating with stakeholders, managing project risks, scheduling and supporting installation/commissioning activities, providing project status updates, and maintaining project documentation and facility drawings. A Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience are preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software. Travel is required.

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


What You’ll Do
• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure needs for BNATCS deployments.
• Develop detailed site preparation requirements and cost estimates.
• Review contractor proposals to ensure 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.


Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
• 4 years of relevant experience preferred (candidates with less experience considered based on education, technical aptitude, and internships).
• Ability to travel 25–50%.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years’ residency).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.


Desired Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated 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.


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Original Posting:

September 23, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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