RF & Spectrum Engineer – C-UAS/NAS Focus (Hybrid)

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Washington, DC is seeking an RF Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services in a hybrid role that requires on-site work in a SCIF.

The candidate will perform RF/spectrum engineering, EMI/EMC analysis, and geospatial assessments to support C-UAS testing and NAS safety. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required, with on-site duties in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF spectrum compatibility and interference analyses of C-UAS detection and mitigation systems, including frequency deconfliction, RF propagation, and geospatial analysis to identify potential NAS impacts.
• Evaluate FAA/test/operational requests, review parameters, determine required analyses, and support C-UAS testing and evaluation.
• Assess NAS impacts and develop mitigation recommendations using RF modeling, spectrum data, maps, and charts.
• Prepare and process Special Temporary Authorization (STA) requests using AFM or similar tools.
• Use RF engineering tools and databases (TCAT, GMF) to perform circle searches and RF compatibility assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, briefings, and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

RF engineering

EMI/EMC analysis

Interference analysis

RF propagation

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Formal spectrum management course

Tools

TCAT

GMF

AFM

Job description

Leidos in Washington, DC is seeking an RF Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services in a hybrid role that requires on-site work in a SCIF.

The candidate will perform RF/spectrum engineering, EMI/EMC analysis, and geospatial assessments to support C-UAS testing and NAS safety. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required, with on-site duties in Washington, DC.