Senior Systems Engineer

Employer description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop, author, and validate hardware Technical Instructions (TIs) supporting the FAA’s En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. You will turn complex hardware designs and rack layouts into clear, step-by-step work instructions for deployment and support technicians.

This role combines hands-on hardware integration experience with disciplined documentation practices. You will connect engineering designs to field installation, so our teams have standardized, repeatable, and safety-compliant procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction lifecycle ownership: Plan, author, schedule, and maintain hardware installation guides, cable matrices, equipment configuration and setup procedures, and technician-facing work instructions.Hardware translation: Interpret rack elevations, electrical interfaces, power distribution, and cable and connector maps to write clear, unambiguous procedures for field technicians.Lab validation: Execute and validate procedures in the lab, capture technician feedback, and incorporate corrections before release.Process improvement: Collect and analyze operational data to find bottlenecks in hardware staging, installation, and integration, and implement measurable improvements to repeatability and deployment efficiency.Knowledge sharing: Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions, manage documentation workflows, and contribute technical manual content for cross-functional engineering updates. 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.7+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 3+ years managing technical documentation schedules, knowledge management, or procedural integration for complex hardware or infrastructure systems.Proven hands-on experience with enterprise hardware architectures, rack integration, and structured cabling.Advanced proficiency with documentation and scheduling tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Visio). 

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with Air Traffic Management (ATM) environments or civil/military airspace systems, including system replacement or modernization programs.Familiarity with safety-critical hardware compliance and change management practices (e.g., DO-254).Service management or project delivery certifications (e.g., ITIL v4, PMP).ATMC

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Original Posting:November 3, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.