Avionics Engineering Support professional

Leidos, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; GBP 64,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, Inc. is seeking an Avionics Engineering Support professional to provide engineering and technical support for Hybrid SATCOM systems across defense and government aviation programs.

You will work on integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of airborne SATCOM and avionics across multiple aircraft, ensuring secure, reliable communications for operational missions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 2+ years.
• Experience with airborne communication systems integration and avionics troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Hybrid SATCOM architectures and aircraft integration processes.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne Hybrid SATCOM and avionics systems.
• Assist with integration of SATCOM terminals, RF, antennas, interfaces and mission equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for avionics and SATCOM issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering docs: interface control documents, wiring diagrams, test procedures.
• Support lab, ground, and flight testing to verify system performance and readiness.

Skills

Airborne comms

SATCOM integration

RF systems

Verifications & validation

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (beneficial)

Tools

Interface control documents

Test procedures

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.


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

Summary

Location: Bedford, MA, Type: Full time

Original Posting: May 14, 2026