RF Engineering Technician - Defense Lab, Clearance Eligible

Leidos; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Systems Group at Leidos in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an RF Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support for RF, microwave, and antenna systems in development, integration, and testing for defense applications.

You will assist in test execution, hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure performance meets design requirements in a labs environment.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma.
• Solder to IPC-A-610 requirements.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF and analog circuits.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators).
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document test results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to provide hands-on support for RF/microwave systems and antenna hardware.
• Test and characterize RF components and subassemblies to verify performance.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (design specs, test procedures, BOMs).
• Build, modify, and maintain RF test fixtures, cables, and wire harnesses.
• Assemble complex circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Support lab test activities: setup, calibration, data collection, and results documentation.
• Troubleshoot hardware with engineers to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain lab equipment and proper configuration of RF instrumentation.

Skills

Solder IPC-A-610

RF testing

Schematics interpretation

Test documentation

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting RF circuits

Education

High school diploma

Related Engineering degree

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

RF Power Meters

Signal Generators

Job description

The Defense Systems Group at Leidos in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an RF Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support for RF, microwave, and antenna systems in development, integration, and testing for defense applications.

You will assist in test execution, hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure performance meets design requirements in a labs environment.