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Job overview
The Electrical/Electronic Engineer will implement FAA National Airspace Systems at FAA facilities and collaborate with FAA engineers on technical issues, equipment requirements, designs, schedules, surveys, and reports. The role includes developing installation engineering packages and plans, supporting equipment installation and turnover, and providing technical oversight. Occasional travel or night and weekend work up to 20% is anticipated, with travel in the Great Lakes region.
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Full job description
Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Electronic Engineer
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
Type: Contract
Compensation: $43-55/hr
Work Model: Remote
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8a-5p
Clearance Required: Candidates must clear the FAA Public Trust background check PRIOR TO STARTING (can take a while to 6-8 weeks to process)
Overview
Candidate will be responsible for the implementation of various FAA National Airspace Systems into various FAA facilities must possess basic knowledge of electronic engineering principles, theories, and concepts. Work will be in collaboration with FAA engineers on technical issues, equipment requirements and cost, material list, design concepts, schedules, site surveys, and technical reports.
Responsibilities
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Candidate will be responsible for the implementation of various FAA National Airspace Systems into various FAA facilities must possess basic knowledge of electronic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
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Work will be in collaboration with FAA engineers on technical issues, equipment requirements and cost, material list, design concepts, schedules, site surveys, and technical reports.
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Conduct site surveys or review existing reports to assess rack space, cable routes, power needs (UPS/Backup), and thermal loading for new equipment
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Provide engineering support including design development, SIP/IRD preparation, design updates, technical reviews, and coordination activities
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Design installation layouts for NEXCOM receivers, transmitters, APC gateway units, equipment racks, and related communication equipment
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Design copper, coax, and fiber optic cabling installations, including power, grounding, labeling, and bonding
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Support antenna and communications infrastructure work as identified and authorized
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Support equipment checkout, installation verification, Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI), exception clearing, and turnover activities
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Support de-installation, removal, and disposition of legacy equipment per FAA direction
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Update documentation, redline drawings, track assets, and complete closeout activities as required
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Develop engineering packages based on FAA orders, standards, and Technical Instructions for field installation of radar, automation, communication, and navigational equipment
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Develop Risk Management, Transition, and Cutover Plans
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Provide technical oversight for projects from start to finish
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Collaborate with FAA engineers on technical issues, equipment requirements, costs, material lists, designs, schedules, and reports
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Occasional travel or night/weekend work up to 20% is anticipated. Travel will be in the great lakes region.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
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5+ years of experience in electronics, communications, or infrastructure engineering
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Knowledge of electronic engineering principles and concepts
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
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Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards
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Ability to travel nationwide and work on active construction sites in varying conditions
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U.S. Citizenship required
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Must pass FAA background checks
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Experience with FAA National Airspace Systems or aviation communication systems
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Experience with NEXCOM equipment, APC gateway units, or related FAA infrastructure
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Experience designing and installing copper, coax, and fiber optic cabling
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Experience with Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and equipment turnover
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Experience developing Risk Management, Transition, and Cutover Plans
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Federal, aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure project experience
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Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
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Experience with Bluebeam or similar markup software
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Strong communication and coordination skills
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,345 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$43–55/hr
- US median$43–56/hr385 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $49/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 269 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Illinois and 10,345 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Sargent & Lundy39 open
- CDM Smith27 open
- Jacobs16 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,582 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,711 of the 10,345 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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