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Telecommunications Engineering Technician in Springfield

Energy Jobline ZR, Springfield, MO, United States


Telecommunications Engineering Technician – Washington, DC
The Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area – Engineering Services Group located in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), which will replace outdated infrastructure including radar, software, hardware, and telecommunications networks to manage modern travel.

Original Posting: March 25, 2026

Responsibilities

Review FAA databases and provide input and or draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).

Conduct site surveys to provide input and/or draft Site Survey Reports.

Coordinate schedules with SSC, ES, and vendor personnel.

Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP).

Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts.

Draft project plans for site preparation activities.

Coordinate scheduled outages with SSC, Air Traffic and Operations personnel.

Develop transition plans.

Resolve schedule conflicts.

Accompany unbadged personnel at facilities.

Work with LECs on schedules.

Develop briefings/information/reports on District status.

Work with other Districts/SSC on interstate service flows, transitions, cutovers, planning, etc.

Support District POC and SSCs with day-to-day work activities.

Review and provide comments on vendor Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 4 to 8 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree and 2 to 6 years. Additional experience may be substituted/considered/accepted in lieu of degree.

Ability to travel 75-100%.

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability. To be eligible, one must be either a U.S. or a U.S. Permanent/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks.

Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Desired Qualifications

2+ years of experience working with Telco systems performing Network Troubleshooting.

Proficient working with AutoCAD or similar tools.

Knowledge of Electric Code (NEC), Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, 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.

Pay Range
Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, and other applicable laws.

Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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