Skip to main content
PC PersonalityCareers

Job Listing

General Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 126 days ago

Hybrid Des Plaines, IL $125K – $194K Apply by Jun 18, 2026 General Engineering ISTJ Engineering
Apply for this job →

About the Role

The Lead Engineer (LE) is responsible for the implementation of highly complex and challenging projects comprised of multiple sub-projects and/or large national programs which require application of in-depth engineering knowledge and independent judgement and the ability to coordinate difficult and/or critical activities.

What You'll Do

  • →Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization.
  • →Assignments typically involves engineer to have knowledge of NAS Facilities, Facilities and Equipment Programs, and FAA organizations.
  • →Represents assigned Center on matters requiring technical interpretation and guidance, as the senior technical point of contact.
  • →He/she serves as the senior engineer for assigned project/programs to all stakeholders including management, other employees and external parties.
  • →Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work of the installation activities.
  • →Prioritizes and outlines work.
  • →Provides advice to solve technical problems.
  • →Reviews work of other engineers for technical accuracy and adequacy.
  • →Assists Center personnel with resolving all, but unique, engineering problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations, as the situation requires.
  • →Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/ program matters using effective interpersonal skills and abilities.
  • →He/she organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers supporting the program.
  • →Leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes, templates, and activities within assigned Engineering Center and/or program area.
  • →Works as a team with other Leads to deliver a consistent and efficient implementation produce across the Service Area.
  • →Serves as the focal for gathering and integrating feedback into downstream sites and coordinating feedback with other Leads in the Service Area.

Requirements

  • ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • ✓This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications.
  • ✓If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
  • ✓You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
  • ✓Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
  • ✓Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • ✓Department of Education.
  • ✓Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.
  • ✓Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.
  • ✓A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 6f0b144e-271f-4393-b396-d754de796aa4

Posted via USAJobs

Apply Now →

Related Jobs

16d ago

Air Education and Training Command

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Hybrid Sheppard AFB, TX $62K – $80K ESFP ESTP ISTJ ISTP Transportation
16d ago

Federal Trade Commission

Program Analyst

Hybrid Washington, DC $102K – $133K ENTJ INTJ INTP ISTJ Operations
16d ago

U.S. Marine Corps

FINANCIAL READINESS ASSOCIATE/PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, NF4/RFT, CAMP HANSEN

On-site Camp Foster $25.3 – $26.2/hr ENTJ ESFJ ESTJ ISTJ
16d ago

Federal Trade Commission

Program Analyst

Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K ENTJ INTJ INTP ISTJ Operations
16d ago

Joint Activities

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO)

On-site Stuttgart $107K – $140K ENTJ ESFJ ESTJ ISTJ Operations