RF Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Huntsville, AL is seeking an RF Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will design and test defense-grade mixed-signal electronics and collaborate closely with firmware/software engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in high-speed electronics design. This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in high-speed electronics design or RF hardware design.
• Experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs.
• Capability of working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, and test defense-grade mixed-signal electronics.
• Collaborate with firmware/software engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Engage with manufacturing teams to employ DFM practices.

Skills

High-speed electronics design

RF hardware design

Communication within a team

Collaboration in an engineering environment

Hands-on laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Industry standard EDA tools

Job 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 sustainably. 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.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

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.

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented RF Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth. The Electrical Systems Department is a design‑focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware‑based solutions. As a technical contributor, the individual will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, and test defense‑grade mixed‑signal electronics that implement embedded processors (FPGAs, SoCs, SoMs), ADC/DACs, and power distribution networks in challenging SWaP packages.
• Design, troubleshoot, and test RF PCBs, modules, and chassis across several high‑frequency bands (L‑band, S‑band, C‑band, X‑band, Ku‑band, Ka‑band).
• Collaborate with firmware/software engineers throughout product lifecycle to develop application software and test equipment.
• Engage with manufacturing teams to employ DFM practices in product design, and resolving technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable hardware.
• Integrate products into larger systems by working with system design teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in high-speed electronics design and/or RF hardware design.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
• Candidate must have hands‑on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville — North Alabama, AL area.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing exciter, transmitter, receiver and antenna subsystems
• Modeling, simulation, design verification testing, and characterization of RF circuits
• Radar and communications principles
• Industry standard EDA tools (Mentor Graphics Xpedition, PADS, Altium)
• VPX/VNX, FMC/FMC+, Open System Architectures
• MATLAB and/or Python experience simulating radar and communication signal processors
• EMI/EMC mitigation and test experience

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.