RF Spectrum Engineer (Link-16/Tactical Systems)

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group, focusing on JTIDS/MIDS/Link-16 operations and spectrum coordination in NAS protection. The role demands RF engineering expertise and DoD/FAA interoperability knowledge.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of RF/spectrum experience, EMI/EMC analysis, and modeling skills, plus the ability to learn FAA software. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical equivalent, completion of a formal spectrum management course, or relevant military experience.
• 2+ years of RF/spectrum engineering, EMI/EMC and interference analysis, RF propagation/modeling and geospatial analysis, and/or federal frequency coordination/spectrum management.
• Experience conducting propagation modeling, link-budget analysis, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analyses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Link-16 Spectrum Engineering Analysis: Perform RF spectrum engineering and technical analysis and interagency frequency coordination in support of Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), and Link-16 operations to identify and mitigate potential impacts on FAA systems and the National Airspace (NAS).
• DoD/FAA Spectrum Coordination: Serve as a technical coordination point between DoD and FAA stakeholders for military Link-16 testing, exercises, and operations.
• TFA & QTTR Processing: Review and analyze Department of Defense (DoD) Temporary Frequency Authorization (TFA), Quick Turn Test Request (QTTR), and Link-16 usage notifications to identify potential impacts to FAA systems, operations, and spectrum equities.
• FAA Concurrence Development: Prepare engineering recommendations and concurrence packages documenting FAA conditions, restrictions, or mitigation requirements necessary to protect FAA systems and the National Airspace System (NAS).

Skills

RF/spectrum engineering

EMI/EMC & interference analysis

RF propagation modeling

Geospatial analysis

Federal frequency coordination

Link-budget analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Spectrum management course

DoD/FAA security clearance eligibility (DoD Secret)

Tools

JTIDS/MIDS/Link-16

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer/Spectrum Engineer to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group, focusing on JTIDS/MIDS/Link-16 operations and spectrum coordination in NAS protection. The role demands RF engineering expertise and DoD/FAA interoperability knowledge.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of RF/spectrum experience, EMI/EMC analysis, and modeling skills, plus the ability to learn FAA software. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance eligibility are required.