RF Spectrum Engineer for FAA Interference Analysis

Leidos Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering degree and 4+ years in RF spectrum analysis, interference mitigation, DF, and field investigations.

The position requires up to 50% travel, active security clearance or ability to obtain one, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of prior RF engineering experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report RF interference affecting NAS operations.
• Evaluate urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to prioritize responses.
• Conduct remote and on-site RFI investigations using RF analysis tools.
• Perform field investigations with spectrum analyzers and portable antennas.
• Interpret data and apply mitigation to minimize NAS disruption.
• Coordinate with system users, engineers and frequency managers.
• Prepare reports detailing issues, methods, findings and resolutions.
• Travel for on-site investigations within the Western Service Area.

Skills

RF engineering

Interference analysis

Field investigations

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Direction Finding equipment

RF analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos' NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering degree and 4+ years in RF spectrum analysis, interference mitigation, DF, and field investigations.

The position requires up to 50% travel, active security clearance or ability to obtain one, and US citizenship.