I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Leidos (Washington, DC) in Oct 2017
Interview
I applied online and received an email about a week later asking if I had time to talk about the role. I called back expecting an initial screening, however quickly found myself in a very technical phone interview. Even though I was not made aware that it was going to be a technical interview, I aced all the questions having the rep comment that "I was the first one of the 10 people he had talked to that answered each question to his satisfaction." Another week went by and I received a email from an hiring manager asking to set up an interview. I then responded back that I would be available for a call the very next morning. I called back and left a voicemail. I never received any other responses from the company even after several follow up calls and emails. A very unprofessional end to my flirtation with the company. I mean I've been ghosted many times in my personal relationships but never like that in the business world. Maybe it is just this new generation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked very technical questions regarding the infrastructure I applied for.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Leidos (Reston, VA) in Jan 2018
Interview
Took us all as a group into the building, 5minute power point on the company, then we broke off into interviews. Each interviewee got 2 separate 30-minute interviews. Was told that "energy will make you stand out". Was also told that there is a lot of opportunity at the company for each mission set that Leidos focuses in.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Describe an experience that you would do differently the second time around.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Leidos
Interview
Briefly summarize what you would like to do in a new job.
What are your main reasons to leave your current position?
Are you a current OR former Government employee or member of the Armed Forces to include the Reserves or National Guard? If so, please state current or former association.
Do you currently possess an ACTIVE security clearance? If yes, please state your current clearance level. If no then please state if you are able to obtain one?
Please tell us about your desired salary requirements.
Are you willing to work in Albuquerque, NM?
What is your availability to interview (dates & times)?
When would you be able to begin full-time employment?
Where are you currently within your job search (other recruiters, companies and/or other offers)? Are you speaking with anyone at Leidos?
Do you have an AAS degree in Engineering or Electronics with at least 3 years of applicable experience or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree?
Do you have experience with the following:
High Voltage (> 10,000 Volts)
High Current discharge systems (> 1,000 Amps)
Working knowledge of vacuum systems
Somewhat, I worked on a helium aerostat (giant blimp with surveillance equipment). That had a lot of vacuum lines and pressure line equipment we had to calibrate.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
What experience with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, high voltage power supplies, control systems, network and spectrum analyzers, power meters, and a wide array of time and frequency domain calibration equipment