RF Spectrum Engineer for FAA NAS – Remote Opportunity

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

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The role focuses on frequency management across CNS systems and requires a degree in electrical engineering and RF experience.

You will perform RF analyses, validate data, and collaborate with federal offices to coordinate assignments while complying with FAA Orders and NTIA Redbook. US citizenship and a security clearance of Secret or higher are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent spectrum management training.
• 2+ years of radio frequency engineering experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to learn FAA software.
• US citizen.
• Security clearance of Secret or higher or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FAA and non-FAA frequency assignment actions per FAA Orders and NTIA Redbook.
• Perform RF compatibility analyses using spectrum tools to identify interference among systems.
• Conduct RF propagation, link-budget, EMC, and interference analyses.
• Validate technical data for location, equipment, parameters, emission designator, power, bandwidth, and antenna.
• Collaborate with federal and contractor engineers to advance records through assignment and coordination.

Skills

RF engineering

Spectrum management

Microsoft Office

Learning FAA software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum XXI

FAA spectrum-automation tools

Job description

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group. The role focuses on frequency management across CNS systems and requires a degree in electrical engineering and RF experience.

You will perform RF analyses, validate data, and collaborate with federal offices to coordinate assignments while complying with FAA Orders and NTIA Redbook. US citizenship and a security clearance of Secret or higher are required.