Lead Systems Engineer

Leidos

. Plan, author, schedule, and maintain complex technician-facing Technical Instructions for the FAA ERAM environment .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning, authoring, and maintaining Technical Instructions for complex systems, with a strong focus on Linux/Unix administration, VMware environments, and FAA ERAM compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate and effective deployment instructions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Linux/Unix Systems AdministrationVMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenterFAA ERAM Environment SupportTechnical Documentation AuthoringIP Networking and Routing Protocols

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Hard Skills

Linux/Unix ConfigurationVMware Environment ManagementTechnical Instruction AuthoringNetwork Topology DiagnosticsInfrastructure Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft VisioJiraConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware VCPCisco CCNACisco CCNPRed Hat RHCSACompTIA Linux+

Industry Keywords

FAA SSDPAir Traffic ManagementCivil AerospaceConfiguration ManagementFormal Approval Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, author, schedule, and maintain complex technician-facing Technical Instructions for the FAA ERAM environment
Partner with FAA Second Level Engineering Book Owners in specialized lab environments to execute and validate configuration steps, software patches, and hardware replacements
Configure, navigate, and troubleshoot RHEL/Unix operating systems, enterprise Cisco networking architectures, and VMware environments
Translate architecture designs, network port maps, and software deployment scripts into repeatable step-by-step instructions
Collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineers, and government stakeholders to resolve discrepancies identified during lab testing
Ensure procedures are cataloged, version-controlled, and routed through formal approval pipelines with the FAA SSDP team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
5 to 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, focused on systems administration, hands-on infrastructure testing, or developing deployment instructions
Robust hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Linux/Unix systems
Deep working knowledge of VM environments including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, Red Hat Kernel-based Virtual Machine, virtual networking, and snapshot/cloning operations
Practical understanding of IP networking, routing protocols, switch configurations, and network topology diagnostics
Prior experience or strong familiarity supporting the FAA ERAM environment or larger Air Traffic Management/civil aerospace infrastructures
High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Jira, and Confluence
Preferred: Direct professional history collaborating with FAA SLE personnel or working inside FAA testbeds
Preferred: Familiarity with formal FAA formatting standards, maintenance handbooks, or order requirements
Preferred: Relevant industry certifications such as VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Red Hat RHCSA, or CompTIA Linux+