RSR Field Engineer

Date PostedJune 5, 2026LocationNot specifiedCompanyLeidosSalary$107,900.00 - $195,050.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The RSR Field Engineer will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Radar Surveillance Replacement (RSR) Program Office at critical airport sites. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert during the installation and disposition of radar systems. The position requires extensive travel and collaboration with implementation and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Program Office at RSR sites
  • Serve as RSR subject matter expert
  • Oversee site planning and implementation
  • Provide onsite construction consultation

Required Skills

  • FAA Radar certification
  • Electrical systems research and design
  • FAA operational risk management
  • Technical project leadership

Job Details

Primary Responsibilities: - Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule. - Serve as an RSR subject matter expert (SME) to the RSR program office project, implementation, and engineering leads. - Participate in final planning and site preparation, including development of site implementation plans and site visits as required. - Provide onsite installation/construction consultation supporting implementation and disposition activities, including advising contractors on requirements based on design drawings and the statement of work (SOW). Travel Expectations: - Travel is expected to be high 75% of the time. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree with 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 at a high level independently and as part of a small team, while meeting an aggressive installation schedule. - Demonstrated commitment to high-quality maintenance practices during RSR implementation. - Professionalism representing Leidos to FAA customers. - Demonstrated knowledge of FAA construction/installation requirements at RSR sites. Preferred Qualifications: - The ideal candidate is a prior senior FAA radar specialist (engineer, technician-in-depth, or senior technician) with multi-year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS.