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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Electronics Engineer

Leidos Des Moines, WA On-site mid full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area Engineering Services Group. This role involves designing, engineering, and deploying next-generation air traffic control infrastructure across the National Airspace System as part of the FAA's Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) modernization initiative.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • written and verbal communication
  • professionalism
  • collaboration
  • adaptability

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Des-Moines-WA/Electronics-Engineer_R-00194994

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