RF Electrical Engineer - FAA Spectrum & Interference

Leidos Inc; 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 efforts in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The role focuses on RF spectrum analysis, interference mitigation, and on-site investigations to ensure NAS systems operate without interference.

Required: 4+ years in RF engineering, FCC/NTIA knowledge, MS Office, and US citizenship; ability to travel up to 50% and obtain security clearance if needed. Pay range: $87,100 – $157,450.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one if required.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and receive reports of RF interference affecting NAS operations.
• Evaluate the urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to prioritize responses.
• Conduct remote and on-site RFI investigations using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools.
• Perform RFI field investigations using spectrum analyzers, direction finding equipment, and portable antennas.
• Interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference with minimal NAS disruption.
• Coordinate with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing interference issues, methods, findings, and resolutions for senior management.

Skills

RF engineering

Spectrum analysis

Interference mitigation

Field investigations

Radio direction finding

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Direction finding equipment

RF analysis tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer/ RF Engineer to support FAA spectrum engineering efforts in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The role focuses on RF spectrum analysis, interference mitigation, and on-site investigations to ensure NAS systems operate without interference.

Required: 4+ years in RF engineering, FCC/NTIA knowledge, MS Office, and US citizenship; ability to travel up to 50% and obtain security clearance if needed. Pay range: $87,100 – $157,450.