Electrical/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 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 worlds 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
Engineer will support the FAA’s Engineering Services Terminal team
by applying broad experience and advanced technical knowledge on
multiple, varying, and complex assignments. It is necessary to
plan, coordinate and perform work with a high degree of
independence, while keeping the Project Engineer advised of
significant problem areas. Five days a week in the Des Plaines
office with 30% of travel. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
include but not limited to: Perform on-site surveys to develop
“to-scale” designs and detailed reports. Generate sketches showing
relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities
with exact specifications and dimensions. Participate in
construction inspections and final inspections. Confer with
engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve
problems with the design or implementation. Coordinate design
components with a multi-disciplinary as required for site-specific
modifications and new construction. Prepare AutoCAD construction
drawings and prepare site-specific specifications and contract
documents and independent cost estimates. Perform project
management related tasks and communication (including safety plans,
sequence of work, cutover plans). Generate and coordinate the
Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans,
project risk register, to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM)
requirements. Coordinate and complete Work Permits required for
potential impact to lead and asbestos that may be encountered
during construction. Participate in meetings inclusive of the
pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with
stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction and
projects. Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project
activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with
stakeholders and contractors. Manage and participate in on-site
cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities. Prepare, maintain,
and provide periodic updates of project to team, management, and
stakeholders. Perform internal design reviews of FAA designed
engineering projects. Track and reconcile and coordinate closure of
Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance
Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects and provide recommended
resolutions on all items related to engineering. Review project
deliverables and provide verbal and written communication to the
findings. Basic Qualifications: Must have an Electronics or
Electrical Engineering degree and 2 to 4 years of prior relevant
experience or Master’s and less than 2 years of prior relevant
experience or equivalent. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and
be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
Proficiency with AutoCAD / MicroStation or similar tools.
Effectively communicate in written and verbal form. Ability to
accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and
tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders,
peers, and management levels. Maintain electronic project folder
(as required) related to site preparation and equipment
installation problems. Provide technical assistance and
recommendations regarding the closure of construction related
punch-list items. Work independently in a large Engineering
Organization. Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines regarding
their general requirements for typical standard types of projects.
Able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Must be able to
obtain a Public Trust Clearance and pass a drug screening. 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: February 10, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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, Naperville , Electrical/Electronics Engineer, Engineering , Des Plaines, Illinois
