Remote RF Spectrum Engineer for FAA NAS

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks a Spectrum RF Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The role involves RF spectrum management across CNS systems in the NAS, with a requirement for a 2+ years of related experience and a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training.

The position is hybrid/remote, with occasional DC office access for SCIF requirements and commutable to Washington, DC. Candidates must be a US citizen and eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or completion of a formal spectrum management course or equivalent military experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in radio frequency engineering and/or spectrum engineering.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a security clearance of Secret or higher or be able to meet the requirements for one and experience working in a SCIF.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the planning, coordination, and execution of FAA and non-FAA frequency assignment actions, ensuring that technical analyses and documentation conform to FAA Orders, the NTIA Manual (Redbook), and established engineering standards.
• Perform radio-frequency compatibility analyses using the FAA’s spectrum-automation and modeling tools to identify and mitigate potential interference among communications, navigation, and surveillance systems.
• Conduct RF propagation, link-budget, EMC, and interference analyses using FAA spectrum-automation and modeling tools.
• Validate all technical data (location, equipment, parameters, emission designator, power, bandwidth, and antenna characteristics) for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborates closely with other federal and contractor engineers, Service Area Spectrum Offices, and FAA program offices to resolve technical issues and advance records through the assignment and coordination process.

Skills

RF engineering

MS Office

Security clearance

US citizenship

FAA software learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Spectrum management course or equivalent

Tools

Spectrum XXI

Job description

Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks a Spectrum RF Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The role involves RF spectrum management across CNS systems in the NAS, with a requirement for a 2+ years of related experience and a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent training.

The position is hybrid/remote, with occasional DC office access for SCIF requirements and commutable to Washington, DC. Candidates must be a US citizen and eligible for a security clearance.