Senior RF Communications & Signal Processing & Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector in Huntsville seeks a RF Communications & Signal Processing Engineer to join the S3I JSIL Lab. You will support development, integration, testing, and evaluation of tactical data links for U.S.

Army and DoD missions. This hands-on role blends RF engineering, DSP, and electronic warfare, with field testing and collaboration with government stakeholders to deliver mission-ready capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF communications and DSP.
• Knowledge of tactical data links and related waveform concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in RF communications, digital signal processing, and tactical data link technologies.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures, and prepare technical reports for laboratory, field

Skills

RF communications

Digital signal processing

Tactical data link technologies

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious RF Communications & Signal Processing Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. In this role, you'll support the development, integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced tactical data links and communications systems for UnmannedAircraft Systems (UAS) and other airborne and ground platforms supporting U.S. Army and DoD missions. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary engineering role at the intersection of RF communications, digital signal processing, and electronic warfare. You'll work across the test and evaluation lifecycle, from laboratory analysis and system integration to field, and flight testing, with opportunities to expand your expertise across these technical areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in one or more of these areas and an interest in expanding their expertise across the others. You'll lead advanced test and analysis efforts, evaluate communications system and waveform performance, assess communications resilience and signal detectability, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders to deliver mission-ready capabilities and help inform future U.S. Army and DoD communications systems.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Leidos Defense Sector

Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in RF communications, digital signal processing, and tactical data link technologies.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures, and prepare technical reports for laboratory, field