RF Engineer for Aviation Spectrum & CNS

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The position emphasizes RF engineering, frequency assignment coordination, and compliance with FAA Order 6050.32 and NTIA Redbook to ensure interference-free CNS operations across the NAS.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of RF experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to obtain a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or completion of a formal spectrum management course or equivalent military experience in spectrum management.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in radio frequency 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.

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

Radio frequency engineering

RF modeling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Spectrum management training

Tools

Spectrum XXI

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The position emphasizes RF engineering, frequency assignment coordination, and compliance with FAA Order 6050.32 and NTIA Redbook to ensure interference-free CNS operations across the NAS.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years of RF experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to obtain a Secret