Field Engineer 3

Leidos

RSR Field Engineer supporting FAA’s Air Traffic Control System implementation. Collaborating on installation and disposition activities at major airports, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Radar systems and FAA operational risk management, with a strong commitment to high-quality maintenance practices and effective communication with FAA customers. Capable of executing multi-site installation schedules while providing consultation and support for implementation activities.

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Radar System ExpertiseFAA Operational Risk ManagementElectrical Equipment DesignInstallation ConsultationFAA Construction Requirements

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Hard Skills

Electrical Equipment DesignRadar System DevelopmentSite Implementation PlanningInstallation ConsultationConstruction Requirements Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationHigh-Quality Maintenance CommitmentProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Radar Certification AuthorityFAA Academy Radar Training

Industry Keywords

RSR ProgramFAANASInstallation ScheduleSite Visits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule.
Serve as an RSR subject matter expert (SME) to the RSR program office project, implementation, and engineering leads.
Participate in final planning and site preparation, including development of site implementation plans and site visits as required.
Provide onsite installation/construction consultation supporting implementation and disposition activities, including advising contractors on requirements based on design drawings and the statement of work (SOW).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience, or additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with research, design, and development of electrical equipment and systems.
Completion of formal Radar training at the FAA Academy.
Prior Radar certification authority at one or more airports.
Several years of hands-on field experience on one or more Radar systems in the active NAS.
Comprehensive understanding of FAA operational risk management practices.
Ability to perform at a high level independently and as part of a small team, while meeting an aggressive installation schedule.
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality maintenance practices during RSR implementation.
Professionalism representing Leidos to FAA customers, consistent with delivering “best of the best” support.
Demonstrated knowledge of FAA construction/installation requirements at RSR sites.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement