Lead RF Communications Engineer for Lunar Space Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Space Platforms in Huntsville is seeking a Lead RF Communications Engineer to develop lunar terrain vehicle systems, focusing on RF communications hardware integration and test.

You will translate strategies into system requirements, work with multi-discipline teams, conduct simulations, and support end-to-end verification, with travel 10-20%.

US citizenship and ability to obtain a Final Secret or Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• Advanced degrees (Master's/PhD) encouraged and may substitute for direct industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF Communications Engineer responsible for subsystem integration, qualification, and testing of RF communications hardware.
• Translate high-level product strategies into system requirements and work with multi-discipline teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements.
• Candidate may travel 10-20% as necessary.

Skills

RF Communications

RF Link Budget

RF Simulation

HFSS

CST Studio

ADS

Team Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Keysight ADS

STK

MATLAB/Simulink

HFSS

Job description

Leidos Space Platforms in Huntsville is seeking a Lead RF Communications Engineer to develop lunar terrain vehicle systems, focusing on RF communications hardware integration and test.

You will translate strategies into system requirements, work with multi-discipline teams, conduct simulations, and support end-to-end verification, with travel 10-20%.

US citizenship and ability to obtain a Final Secret or Secret clearance are required.