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General Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted today

HybridLeesburg, VA$128K – $198KApply by Jun 1, 2026General EngineeringISTJEngineering
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About the Role

The Lead Engineer (LE) leads the development of standardized implementation plans, processes, templates, and activities when assigned Engineering Center and/or program area.

What You'll Do

  • Represents assigned Center on matters requiring technical interpretation and guidance.
  • Plans, coordinates and reviews engineering work of the assigned center and/or program area of responsibility.
  • Oversees engineering design, construction and 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 revolving, unique and challenging engineering problems.
  • Works as a team with other LEs to deliver a consistent and efficient implementation product across each Service Area.
  • Maintains consistency with applicable standards, procedures, and implementation methodologies.
  • Serves as a key engineering point of contact for assigned projects/programs to all stakeholders including management, other employees and external parties.
  • Provides constructive feedback and persuasion on project/program matters using effective interpersonal skills and abilities.
  • Organizes, coordinates and mentors the efforts of project engineers supporting the program.
  • Ensures project/program schedules are compatible with organizational objectives, support project/program needs and can be accomplished within available resources and funding.
  • Oversees and monitors project interdependencies by assessing the impacts to projects/programs due to new requirements, technologies, budget constraints or changes.

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

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Job ID: 86d38db1-a2aa-4b8b-a3dc-b40fcf1ba1bf

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