Senior RF Spectrum Engineer: Interference & Field Expert

Via Logic LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer/RF Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services. The role focuses on investigating RF interference, performing spectrum analysis, and conducting field RDF with industry test equipment.

You will work on mission-critical CNS systems across the NAS, both on-site and in the field. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of RF experience, a technical degree, travel willingness, and strong report writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in RF engineering or wireless systems.
• Experience with RF interference investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, receivers, generators, meters).
• Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, EMI.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate RF interference affecting mission-critical systems on-site and remotely.
• Operate spectrum analyzers and related equipment to identify emissions and measure spectrum.
• Perform Radio Direction Finding using directional antennas and GPS mapping.
• Document findings, propose corrective actions, and verify mitigation.
• Support field investigations and drive testing as needed.

Skills

RF engineering

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in EE/Telecommunications/CE

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Monitoring receivers

Signal generators

RF power meters

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer/RF Engineer to support FAA Spectrum Engineering Services. The role focuses on investigating RF interference, performing spectrum analysis, and conducting field RDF with industry test equipment.

You will work on mission-critical CNS systems across the NAS, both on-site and in the field. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of RF experience, a technical degree, travel willingness, and strong report writing.