Junior RF & Spectrum Engineer — Hybrid (DC)

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior RF Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on RF interference analysis, spectrum management, and geospatial evaluation for C-UAS test and NAS impacts. Hybrid work requires 3 days on-site in Washington, DC and 2 days remote.

A DoD Secret clearance is preferred. Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in RF/spectrum engineering and related tools, with a background in EMI/EMC, RF propagation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• 1+ years of RF/spectrum engineering, EMI/EMC and interference analysis, RF propagation modelling, geospatial analysis.
• Experience interpreting RF specifications including frequencies, bandwidths, power levels, and geographic operating parameters.
• Ability to identify RF interference, spectrum compatibility, or frequency deconfliction issues between systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF spectrum compatibility and interference analyses of C-UAS detection and mitigation systems, including frequency deconfliction, RF propagation, and geospatial analysis.
• Evaluate C-UAS test, training, and operational requests, review technical parameters for completeness, determine required engineering analyses, and provide support for FAA C-UAS testing and evaluation activities.
• Assess NAS impacts and develop mitigation recommendations using RF modelling, spectrum databases, geographic information, aeronautical charts, and other engineering data.
• Prepare and process Special Temporary Authorization (STA) requests using the Automatic Frequency Manager system.
• Utilize RF spectrum engineering tools and databases, including TCAT and GMF, to perform circle searches, transmitter/receiver analyses, and D/U ratio calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, briefings, and engineering documentation communicating analysis results and mitigation recommendations.

Skills

RF engineering

EMI/EMC

RF propagation modelling

Geospatial analysis

Frequency coordination

Spectrum management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

TCAT

GMF

Automatic Frequency Manager (AFM)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Junior RF Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on RF interference analysis, spectrum management, and geospatial evaluation for C-UAS test and NAS impacts. Hybrid work requires 3 days on-site in Washington, DC and 2 days remote.

A DoD Secret clearance is preferred. Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in RF/spectrum engineering and related tools, with a background in EMI/EMC, RF propagation