RF Communications Signal Processing Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled RF Communications Signal Processing Test Engineer to join their dynamic team in Huntsville, AL. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge communication technologies for the Department of Defense. You will play a vital role in analyzing and testing advanced systems, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions. If you have a passion for RF technologies and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to empowering its members and making a real difference in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in RF signal processing or 2-6 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of RF concepts and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze communications technologies for DoD uncrewed systems.
• Conduct experiments in lab and outdoor environments.

Skills

RF signal processing

Communications

Electronic Warfare (EW)

MATLAB programming

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Function generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems’ Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test Team is seeking an RF Communications Signal Processing Test Engineer to join our team to work in our Huntsville, AL office. This is an exciting opportunity to help DoD Uncrewed Systems pioneer new data communications technology ensuring mission success.

As an RF Communications Signal Processing Test Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of a dynamic engineering team that helps shape the future of advanced communication systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). In this role, you’ll conduct in-depth analyses and studies to provide critical insights and recommendations, empowering our DoD customers to make informed decisions on next-generation communication solutions. Your expertise will help guide government entities in designing and deploying advanced, cost-effective communication architectures that support and enhance the capabilities of the warfighter in real-world field environments.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities.

• Support team members in the analysis of pertinent communications technologies targeted for the DoD uncrewed systems community.
• Support team members in the experimentation, both lab and outdoor environments, with new communications technologies.
• Support team members in the analysis of data acquired in the testing activities.
• Support team members in the reporting and presentation of test data.

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with at least 4-8 years of relevant experience in RF signal processing, communications, or Electronic Warfare (EW) environments or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with at least 2-6 years of relevant experience in RF signal processing, communications, or Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.
• Strong understanding of RF concepts, including RF testing, propagation, schematics, and link budgets, especially in relation to over-the-air signal detection.
• Proficient in communications waveform modulation theory, including techniques such as Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM).
• Knowledgeable in Forward Error Correction (FEC) methods, including Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC), turbo codes, and Reed-Solomon (RS) coding.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum/signal analyzers, function generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Experienced in radio testing in both laboratory and outdoor (e.g., field, flight testing) environments.
• Skilled in processing and interpreting complex data sets, with proficiency in object-oriented MATLAB programming or similar analytical tools.
• Must be a US Citizen and process and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong foundation in waveform modulation theory, including techniques such as PSK and QAM.
• Proficiency in signal modeling, filter and noise modeling, Fourier transforms, and general signal processing techniques.
• Practical experience with Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) and LOS communication systems.

Original Posting:

April 1, 2025

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.