Electronics Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of
the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes in 2018 as a
Top government contractor and one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies, Team Leidos is one you don't want to overlook.
Everything we do is built on commitment to do the right thing for
our customers, our employees and our community. We embrace and
solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. We're focused on
ensuring our customers have the right tools, technologies and
tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving world landscape. We know
once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of
each day knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE, resulting in one of the
most REWARDING careers you could have imagined. We Want You! The
National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at
Leidos is seeking an Electronics Engineer to provide support to the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area -
Engineering Services Group located in Des Plaines, IL. The ideal
candidate will support the daily operations of the FAA’s Legacy
Infrastructure to Future Technologies (LIFT) Portfolio and the goal
of converting National Airspace Connectivity from TDM to IP. The
scope includes Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement, Small
Tower Voice Switches, Air to Ground Protocol Converters and NEXCOM
Radios. Job Duties Include: Evaluate existing site surveys to
develop scope of work for site preparation requirements Conduct
site surveys at remote sites for LIFT site preparation requirements
Draft site preparation scope of work for facilities based on site
survey reports and facility data Identify LIFT contract CLINs
required to complete site preparation Develop cost estimates for
site preparation Review contractor site prep proposals for accuracy
and compliance with scope of work Generate ORM PRP’s for site
preparation and installation of LIFT equipment Work with SSC/TSC/AT
to implement risk mitigations for LIFT implementation Coordinate
and scheduled site preparation activities with SSC/TSC/AT/LIFT
personnel Oversee site prep and installation work performed by LIFT
contractor Generate periodic status reports Update Corporate Work
Plan (CWP) data Update facility drawings (red lines) for drafting
Basic Qualifications: Electronics Engineering Degree (B.S.) with a
minimum of 4 years’ experience. Ability to travel 25%-50%. Ability
to obtain a Public Trust Suitability. (To be eligible for the FAA
Public Trust you must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder who
has resided in the US for the past 3 years). Proficiency in MS
Office Suites. Proficient working with AutoCAD or similar tools
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC),
National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, National Airspace
System Equipment Tower Knowledge of OSHA and general construction
and electrical safety standards. Knowledge of NAS facilities such
as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG. (NASET), National Airspace System
Equipment Building (NASEB). Knowledge of Corporate Work Plan (CWP)
4.1.12 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we
outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the
mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting
the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is
ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than
anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 13, 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Kenosha , Electronics Engineer, Engineering , Des Plaines, Wisconsin
