Avionics Engineering Support

Leidos LLC; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified Avionics Engineering Support professional to provide engineering and technical support for Hybrid SATCOM systems in defense and government aviation programs. The selected candidate will support integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization across multiple aircraft platforms operating within commercial and military environments.

The role emphasizes system performance, interoperability, and operational readiness requirements, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience with airborne communication systems integration, avionics troubleshooting, verification and validation, and technical documentation development.
• Experience with Hybrid SATCOM architectures, RF systems, and aircraft integration is preferred.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne Hybrid SATCOM and avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms.
• Assist with integration of SATCOM terminals, RF systems, antennas, and mission equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for avionics, SATCOM, and network issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including interface control documents and test procedures.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, RF, software, and network engineers to support end-to-end integration.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, cybersecurity, airworthiness, and engineering standards.

Skills

Airborne communication systems

Avionics troubleshooting

Verification and validation

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Summary: Leidos is seeking a highly qualified Avionics Engineering Support professional to provide engineering and technical support for Hybrid SATCOM systems supporting defense and government aviation programs. The selected candidate will support the integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of airborne satellite communication and avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms operating within commercial and military communication environments. This position supports mission-critical Hybrid SATCOM capabilities that enable secure, resilient, and reliable airborne communications for operational missions worldwide. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate SATCOM, RF, avionics, networking, and mission systems while supporting system performance, interoperability, and operational readiness requirements. This role works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results and project deliverables. Responsibilities include analyzing complex technical issues, developing and implementing avionics solutions, and collaborating with internal subject matter experts to resolve challenges affecting system performance and integration. The Avionics Engineering Support professional is also expected to provide technical guidance, coaching, and work review for junior engineering staff while applying deep technical expertise and analytical skills to deliver effective and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess experience with avionics systems integration, airborne communications, SATCOM technologies, aircraft modification activities, and engineering support within complex aerospace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne Hybrid SATCOM and avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms.
• Assist with integration of SATCOM terminals, RF communication systems, antennas, avionics interfaces, mission equipment, and aircraft network systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action support for avionics, SATCOM, RF, and airborne communication system issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including interface control documents, installation packages, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities to verify Hybrid SATCOM system performance, interoperability, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, RF, software, and network engineering teams to support end‑to‑end airborne communication system integration.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, cybersecurity, airworthiness, and engineering standards associated with airborne SATCOM and avionics systems.
• Analyze system performance data and provide engineering recommendations to improve communication reliability, system availability, and mission effectiveness.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and program briefings to communicate technical status, risks, and engineering solutions.
• Support configuration management, requirements traceability, and engineering change activities throughout the Hybrid SATCOM system lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with airborne communication systems integration, avionics troubleshooting, verification and validation, and technical documentation development.
• Knowledge of Hybrid SATCOM architectures, RF communication systems, avionics interfaces, aircraft integration processes, and mission communication systems.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a geographically dispersed team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting avionics systems, airborne communications, SATCOM integration, or aerospace engineering programs.
• Experience supporting DoD, military aviation, airborne ISR, or tactical communication programs involving SATCOM capabilities.
• Knowledge of FAA, MIL-STD, RTCA/DO-160, airworthiness certification, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
• Experience supporting flight testing, aircraft modification programs, antenna integration, and airborne network communication systems.
• Familiarity with secure communication systems, tactical data links, and military SATCOM operations.
• Professional certifications related to avionics, aerospace systems, systems engineering, networking, or cybersecurity.
• AMSOPP1.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.