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National Airspace System Systems Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fire Protection Engineer

Worcester, MA · On-site

$110K - $124K/yr

Fire Protection Engineer Leidos is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (fire life safety expertise) to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) team. The role requires ...

Hardware Systems Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

... Engineer to work in our Gaithersburg, MD office. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of ... ERAM provides the foundational platform for the National Airspace System (NAS) to monitor and ...

... Engineer to work in our Gaithersburg, MD office. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of ... ERAM provides the foundational platform for the National Airspace System (NAS) to monitor and ...

The Field Engineer will install, integrate, test, and support mission-critical Voice Switching and ... FAA National Airspace System experience * Air traffic control, voice-switching, Frequentis VCS, or ...

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Des Moines, WA · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Location: Des Moines, WA We are seeking a Design Engineer for ...

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Location: Des Moines, WA We are seeking a Design Engineer for ...

... the National Airspace System. Responsibilities : • Apply computer programming and analytical techniques to develop code, implement algorithms, and produce software solutions supporting aviation ...

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Location: Herndon, VA We are seeking a Design Engineer for ...

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... Dallas, TX We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications ...

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... Dallas, TX We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications ...

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Location: Chicago, IL We are seeking a Design Engineer for ...

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... Dallax, TX We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications ...

NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... NEXCOM Senior Systems Design Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA We are seeking a Design Engineer ...

... National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS ... Dallax, TX We are seeking a Design Engineer for our Next Generation Air/Ground Communications ...

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Fire Protection Engineer

Worcester, MA • On-site

$110K - $124K/yr

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Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist with development and analysis of fire life safety codes and standards applicable to FAA facilities.

  • Conduct fire protection and life safety surveys of critical air traffic control facilities and evaluate them against relevant codes and FAA orders.

  • Coordinate with stakeholders on site visits, scheduling, and impact assessments related to fire protection and life safety programs.


Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (fire life safety expertise) to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) team.

The role requires experience in Fire Life Safety/Fire Protection and is open to an EIT working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

The engineer will support the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fire Life Safety Program, including code and standards analysis, policy development, training, condition risk assessments (CRA), and stairwell pressurization engine generator (EG) replacement. The position will assist the Environmental Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Services Group in improving Fire Life Safety program elements to protect employees and ensure compliance with federal, state, and FAA regulations.

Location & Travel

Remote position. Up to 50% travel within the central United States. Candidates are preferred to be located anywhere within the central US.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with development of FLS code and standards analyses.
  • Provide guidance on applicability of codes and standards to FAA facilities and mission-specific items.
  • Offer FLS guidance on program and agency initiatives where the FLS program is a stakeholder.
  • Develop technical guidance on design and construction issues.
  • Assist with standard specifications for FAA facility installations.
  • Participate in FLS programmatic planning initiatives, prioritization, and consultation on program direction and goals.
  • Author white papers, proposals, and analysis papers on relevant items.
  • Conduct comprehensive fire protection and life safety surveys of critical air traffic control facilities: ATCT, TRACON, ARTCC, and other FAA‑supporting facilities, evaluating them against IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 72, NFPA 75, and other applicable codes and FAA orders.
  • Evaluate facility human element programs for OSHA‑required Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems.
  • Coordinate with customers on site visits, scheduling, and impact assessment.
  • Maintain current schedule of CRAs, including dates, locations, status, and team assignments.
  • Provide additional CRA support as requested by the AJW‑23 Program Manager.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant exempt experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant exempt experience.
  • Professional Engineer license or EIT certificate.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable ICC and NFPA codes.
  • Experience developing or advising on FLS programs.
  • Ability to produce FLS designs for critical elements and provide design critiques.
  • Experience training on FLS concepts and code application.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with FAA National Airspace System facilities or similar government installations.
  • Experience with 29 CFR 1960.20.
  • Experience with programs at federal agencies, especially FAA.
  • Training on use/maintenance of fire protection systems.
Salary

Targeted salary: $110,000.00 – $124,550.00 based on experience.

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