Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Leidos LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer/RF Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years in RF analysis, interference mitigation, and on-site investigations.

Travel to NAS sites is required, with up to 50% travel. The engineer will work with regulatory bodies and project teams, prepare detailed reports, and ensure interference-free CNS operations across the NAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of RF engineering experience.
• US citizenship or ability to obtain clearance; active clearance preferred.
• MS Office proficiency and ability to learn FAA software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor reports of RF interference affecting NAS operations.
• Evaluate urgency and impact of RFI reports to prioritize response.
• Conduct RFI investigations using historical data and RF tools.
• Perform field investigations with spectrum analyzers and DF equipment.
• Interpret data and apply mitigation to minimize NAS disruption.
• Coordinate with users, engineering leads, and frequency managers.

Skills

RF engineering

Spectrum analysis

RFI investigations

Interference mitigation

Regulatory coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Direction finding equipment

RF analysis tools

Job description

Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The Spectrum Engineering Group is responsible for securing, managing, and protecting all civil aviation spectrum resources to ensure interference-free operation of FAA communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering degree and with at least 4 years of experience in Radio Frequency Spectrum Analysis, interference mitigation, radio direction finding, and field investigations using industry-standard text equipment. The engineer will conduct interference analysis using databases, logs, and historical patterns and conduct on-site investigations as needed. The engineer will work closely with regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers to support spectrum-related initiatives across various projects to ensure mission-critical systems remain compliant and interference-free. In-office Up to 50% travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and receive reports of radio frequency interference affecting the National Air Space (NAS) operations.
• Evaluate the urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to prioritize responses.
• Conduct both remote and on-site Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) investigations using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools.
• Conduct RFI field investigation using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, direction finders, and portable antennas to pinpoint the sources of interference when a physical search is warranted.
• Interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve radio frequency interference issues with minimal disruption to the National Air Space (NAS) operations.
• Coordinate and communicate with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the interference issues, investigative methods used, findings, and resolutions implemented for review by senior management and other stakeholders as required.

Travel required for conducting on-site RFI investigations and analysis within any state within the Western Service Area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in in electrical engineering) or an equivalent technical field or military training.
• 4+ years of prior relevant experience in radio frequency (RF) engineering.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one if required.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spectrum Analyzers and Direction Finding (DF) equipment.
• Exposure to RF modeling, frequency assignment tools, or engineering databases.
• Experience with aeronautical maps and chart plotting.
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference issues affecting aviation systems.
• Ability to perform Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, Link Budgets, dBW/dBm/Watt conversions.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of spectrum management within the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Knowledge of frequency management practices, including engineering, assignment, and protection of radio frequencies, and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook.
• Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy organizations, including National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), and associated sub-committees, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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.

Original Posting: August 3, 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.

About 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.

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Pay and Benefits

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.

Commitment and Diversity

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.