Engineering Planner - FAA Technical Writer

Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
$82,550.00 - $149,225.00
Posted Nov 13, 2026

Skills

Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Public Speaking
Recruiting
Writing

Job description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Engineering Planner with heavy Technical Writing expertise to perform a variety of duties in connection with the preparation of high profile business intelligence documents for FAA senior leaders, Lines of Businesses, or other external groups. The position will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) with the goal of providing outstanding customer service to FAA customers receiving NISC services. This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission.

The ideal candidate should be able to communicate to a variety of audiences including Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, and System Operations. Experience dealing with each of these organizations is necessary and the candidate must be knowledgeable of FAA orders to develop and provides assessments and technical recommendations. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as this will contribute to the overall success of the deliverable. This position supports the Central Service Area Quality Control Group buy attending Safety Risk Management Panels virtually and in person.

The Engineering Planner will conduct efficient, organized data gathering and data analysis and must be able to develop reports, establish schedules, and conduct studies. Must have clear and concise general and technical writing, prepare and conduct effective technical presentations, provide thorough project monitoring and reporting, and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stakeholders, peers and management levels. Actively record important information disseminated in meetings; in-person and virtual, and organize that information and translate it into meeting minutes and reports. Transposing of large amounts of data with accuracy and speed.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Prepare pre-panel documents and manage electronics during SRM (Safety Risk Management) Panels.

•Gather, complete, generate, and update documentation, as necessary prior to SRM panels.

•Assist SRM panel members with completing pre-panel documentation.

•Help ensure all SRM panel participants have pertinent information for review prior to meeting.

•Participate in SRM panels to ensure subject matter expert opinions/recommendations are recorded accurately in the SRM documents.

•Create and adapt the appropriate documentation as determined by the facilitator pre, during and post SRM panel.

•Edit and track all SRM documentation to case closure.

•Assist in converting technical/operational information for SRM documentation and Audits using research and available data.

•Assist the field and tem members with SMTS entries and review SMTS entries as directed.

•Assist in the development of templates for documentation supporting SRM analysis.

•Facilitate Tech-Op-s Safety Action Plan (TSAP) panels when needed.

Basic Qualifications:

•BA degree in English or similar degree with 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience.

•Must be able to travel 10% for work.

•Must be have excellent technical writing skills.

•Strong presentation skills

•Must be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendation to the FAA customer.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

•Experience with the recording of Technical Documentation

•Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination. To qualify for the Public Trust, you must be either a US Citizen or Green Card Holder who has resided in the US 3 of the last 5 years.

Desired Skills:

•Experience dealing with multiple lines of business in the FAA.

•Experience with FAA orders, laws, contracts (union or performance of work) or maintenance manuals

•Experience with Air Traffic

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Original Posting:

November 13, 2026

For 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.