Visual Weather Observation Systems Engineer

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Introduction:

The weather camera program is composed of hundreds of camera sites with thousands of cameras viewable from our cloud based web application, . The program is tasked with implementing Visual Weather Observation Systems (VWOS) across Alaska and the Lower 48 to support congressional mandates.

We are seeking a Visual Weather Observation Systems Engineer with strong project management skills. The candidate will be expected to perform on-site surveys, initiate survey reports, complete environmental permitting documents, provide complete site engineering, create detailed engineering transmittals and post-installation records of the work. Candidates will be required to coordinate with local pilots to determine siting requirements, interface with local property owners for potential leases and collaborate across the program's real estate and financial offices to establish the work and maintain progress toward a final installation. The ideal candidate will be one who is detail-oriented and thorough when adhering to our standards and requirements with a strong project management focus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Identify exact VWOS System locations to meet sitting requirements.
• Perform on-site surveys to identify potential locations.
• Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
• Coordinate with landowners and/or tower management companies to explain the installation requirements for new facilities and evaluate potential lessors.
• Complete detailed site survey reports and site selection reports.
• Create implementation cost estimates for implementation options.
• Complete safety and environmental reviews, checklists and permitting.
• Develop comprehensive and clear engineering transmittals showing the work to be performed.
• Coordinate with other program personnel for project establishment, project costs/funding and real estate acquisition.
• Oversee the entire project life cycle for the establishment of a new camera facility including coordination with installation technicians and conducting pre-installation and deployment meetings with the stakeholders. Liaise with government, vendors and others for problem resolution.
• Complete post-installation documentation including summary sheet and as-built reports.
• Report on project status updates and plans.
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time.

This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska - Must be able to work onsite in Anchorage, AK.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• Bachelor degree with 4 years relevant experience OR Masters with 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience (8 or more years) will be considered/maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Have the ability OR skill to perform problem solving OR demonstrate system thinking.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with government, vendors, and other stakeholders for problem resolution.
• Experience with monitoring systems. Alaska remote technical and engineering experience with Weather Camera OR similar systems.
• Be willing and able to climb towers up to 60 feet.
• Experience and willingness to travel to remote Alaska sites and work in rugged conditions any time of year. Also potential for traveling to Hawaii sites and Lower 48.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tower Climbing and Rescue Climbing Certifications highly desired.
• Experience leading a team.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with FAA or aviation related programs.
• The selected candidate will have highly developed presentation skills, self-motivated and proactive team player, excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficient using MS Office software, are desired.

Please Note: The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $90,000 to $103,000 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.

Why Leidos?

• Grow with Us: Be part of a company that values innovation and encourages professional development.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to safer, more efficient airspace for everyone.

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Original Posting:
August 20, 2025
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The 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.