About this Architect - Engineer role at Leidos
The Leidos National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program is looking for an Architect / Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office.
Telework with 25% travel.
Must be located in the Eastern time zone area.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead space planning and architectural design for government and institutional facilities, ensuring layouts meet FAA regulations and efficiently accommodate functional requirements
- Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction drawings that incorporate NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and applicable accessibility standards (e.g., ADA)
- Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty consultants to integrate architectural layouts and systems within complex, multi-discipline projects
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, accessibility requirements, and agency-specific design criteria for public-sector facilities
- Conduct detailed space programming, circulation analysis, and occupant load planning to optimize functionality, safety, and operational efficiency
- Use specialized architectural and design software and be proficient (e.g., Google Sheets, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and BIM coordination tools) to develop floor plans, 3D models, and visualizations
- Utilize cost estimating and quantity takeoff tools (e.g., RSMeans, Bluebeam, BIM-based takeoffs) to support budgeting, value engineering, and public funding approvals
- Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, code compliance verification, and design clarifications to ensure construction aligns with NFPA 101, accessibility, and GSA requirements
Basic Qualifications to be considered:
- Architectural or Engineering (or Architectural or Engineering Technology) Degree from an accredited College/University
- 8+ years of design experience with commercial, industrial and/or government facilities
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Projectwise, Blue Beam, Revit, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Sketchup and Google Sheets
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Original Posting:
October 14, 2026For 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 - $195,050.00The 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.
