Electrical Engineer
Leidos
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Des Moines, WA · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Ever wondered what it’s like to work for one of the best in government contracting? Leidos is consistently ranked a Top 100 Government Contractor by Forbes and recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. When you join Team Leidos, you join a mission-driven organization where your work genuinely makes a difference.
We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA’s Central Service Area Engineering Services Group. In this role, you’ll help modernize and sustain critical National Airspace System infrastructure through hands‑on engineering, design, and project execution.
What You’ll Do:
Plan and design electrical systems for FAA facilities.
Conduct on-site surveys and produce accurate, to-scale reports and drawings.
Create sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics for new or modified installations.
Analyze and test power systems; participate in construction and final inspections.
Coordinate design and resolve issues with engineering staff and contractors.
Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project documentation.
Support risk management activities (IRMC, communication plans, risk registers).
Oversee work permits for lead/asbestos impact.
Participate in stakeholder meetings and coordinate electrical work with other trades.
Manage cutovers, testing, restoration, and multiple ongoing projects.
Review design submittals and perform internal FAA design reviews.
Provide clear, concise technical writing and stakeholder communication.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Power Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters with 6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be accepted/considered in lieu of degree.
Experience conducting and interpreting arc flash studies.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with 3 years U.S. residency).
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with FAA Staffed/Unstaffed Infrastructure Sustainment (UIS) facilities.
Knowledge of FAA Corporate Work Plan (CWP).
Why Leidos:
At Leidos, we tackle some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges—innovating faster, thinking bigger, and delivering solutions that keep the nation’s aviation infrastructure safe, reliable, and future‑ready. If you want a career where your work truly matters, this is it.
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: November 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.