Hardware Systems Engineer

The Air Traffic Management Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Hardware Systems Engineer to work in our Gaithersburg, MD office. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the national air transportation system. ERAM provides the foundational platform for the National Airspace System (NAS) to monitor and manage high-altitude aircraft, increasing flight efficiency, safety, and capacity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and update Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, Microsoft Visio drawings, Cable Marking Specifications, Retrofit and Workbook Installation Instructions, System Bills of Material (BOMs) and Parts Lists, and support Computer Rack and Operator Console builds.

• Participate in the Systems Engineering (SE) hardware design lifecycle including research, development, technical analyses, cost estimates, process improvements, and technical support to meet program objectives.

• Develop hardware designs, electrical wiring diagrams, cable schematics, interconnect diagrams, and cable lists for system installation and integration activities.

• Support hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification activities using standard engineering principles and diagnostic tools.

• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Site Activation, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Program Management to support system implementation and integration.

• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, source control drawings, system specifications, verification procedures, and other technical documentation.

• Support requirements analysis, project planning, schedules, status reporting, and technical execution activities based on Statements of Work (SOWs).

• Support engineering change activities including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), discrepancy resolution, and configuration management processes.

• Apply engineering concepts and technical problem-solving skills independently while working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Support occasional extended work hours or off-shift activities as required to meet integration, testing, or deployment schedules.  Deployment schedules may require some travel between 25%-50%.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced technical environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.

• Experience supporting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), configuration management, or formal design change processes.

• Experience supporting hardware engineering activities such as system integration, hardware documentation, cable design, CAD modeling, testing, or technical troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting hardware integration, installation, and troubleshooting activities in a lab or production environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Visio.

• Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical assignments with general supervision.

• Experience communicating technical concepts, analysis results, and engineering solutions to peers, program stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, VISIO, or other CAD software tools.

• Proficiency designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software.

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning (ML) technologies.

• Experience utilizing automation methods or scripting techniques to improve technical documentation or engineering workflows.

• Experience working in one or more of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities including Continental United States (CONUS) Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), or the FAA Air Traffic Controller Academy (FAAAC).

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

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Original Posting:

August 24, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.