Radar Field Engineer 3

Leidos

. Represent the Radar Surveillance Replacement Program Office at RSR sites and execute an aggressive multi-site schedule .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Radar systems and FAA operational risk management, with a strong commitment to high-quality maintenance practices and the ability to manage aggressive installation schedules effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Radar System ExpertiseFAA Operational Risk ManagementElectrical Equipment DesignFAA Radar Certification AuthorityOnsite Installation Consultation

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Hard Skills

Electrical Equipment DesignRadar System DevelopmentSite Implementation PlanningInstallation ConsultationConstruction Requirements KnowledgeField Experience with Radar SystemsRisk Management PracticesSite Visit CoordinationHigh-Quality Maintenance PracticesAbility to Lift 75 lbs

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Radar Training at FAA Academy

Industry Keywords

Radar Surveillance Replacement ProgramRSR SitesFAA CustomersInstallation and Disposition ActivitiesActive NAS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the Radar Surveillance Replacement Program Office at RSR sites and execute an aggressive multi-site schedule
Serve as an RSR subject matter expert to program office project, implementation, and engineering leads
Participate in final planning and site preparation, including developing site implementation plans and conducting site visits as required
Provide onsite installation/construction consultation for implementation and disposition activities
Advise contractors on requirements based on design drawings and the statement of work
Support installation and disposition for the RSR Program Office at major U.S. airports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience, or additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of a degree
Experience with research, design, and development of electrical equipment and systems
Completion of formal Radar training at the FAA Academy
Prior Radar certification authority at one or more airports
Several years of hands-on field experience on one or more Radar systems in the active NAS
Comprehensive understanding of FAA operational risk management practices
Ability to perform independently and as part of a small team while meeting an aggressive installation schedule
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality maintenance practices during RSR implementation
Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Professionalism representing Leidos to FAA customers
Demonstrated knowledge of FAA construction/installation requirements at RSR sites
Preferred: prior FAA radar specialist (engineer or technician) experience with multi-year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay range of $87,100.00–$157,450.00
Remote/teleworker work arrangement
High travel opportunity (75% of the time)