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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.

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Your Next Great Adventure Awaits!

Leidos is seeking an **Engineer Drafter** to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) Team. This position will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Seattle Communications Engineering Center in **Des Moines, WA.**

Primary Responsibilities:

+ The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking **Engineer Drafter** to work in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regional Office in **Des Moines, WA.**

+ The Engineer Drafter will provide electronics drafting support to the FAA Seattle Communications Engineering Center for Legacy Infrastructure Future Technologies (LIFT) program related projects such as NEXCOM Radios, Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter and Airport Cable Loop, and other National Airspace System (NAS) modernization projects.

Routine tasks may include:

+ Provide Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) support for LIFT related projects using MicroStation, AutoCAD and MasterSpec in conformance with FAA standards.

+ Prepare new CADD drawings and facility documentation, and revise existing CADD drawings and facility documentation.

+ Update engineering drawings to incorporate “redline” comments, and reflect "as built" conditions.

+ Assist with archiving documentation of site surveys.

+ Assist in preserving existing drawings and documentation by scanning, digitization, and rasterization.

+ Assist in the electronic conversion of legacy drawings.

**Please Note:** Must be able to work onsite, Des Moines, WA.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree and 2 + years of prior relevant experience OR Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience OR Associates Degree in CAD AND/OR additional years of relevant experience may be considered and/or accepted in lieu of degree.

+ Demonstrated proficiency with Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).

+ Experience in architectural design, detailing, and construction documents.

+ Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one **must** be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the **past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively** with no breaks).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with FAA and the National Airspace System (NAS).

Please Note:** **The** **program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $80,000 to $100,000 with a slight wiggle room (no guarantees) based on relevant experience and assessment. 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.

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Original Posting:

October 9, 2025

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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00168491

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.