Senior RF Systems Engineer

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer for the Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) in Fort Meade, MD. This role involves deploying RF communication systems and providing end-to-end systems engineering support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of 14 years in systems or RF engineering, and an active TS/SCI clearance. The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 14 years of relevant systems engineering or RF engineering experience.
• Experience with RF communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF) and GOTS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate RF communication systems.
• Troubleshoot RF system issues and enhance reliability.
• Administer Linux and Windows Server environments.

Skills

RF systems deployment

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Operating system administration

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Linux Server

Windows Server

Virtualization technologies

Job description

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior RF Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Program Summary

Leidos delivers advanced technical, engineering, and system administration expertise in direct support of a high-priority foreign engagement mission. This established effort leverages Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) solutions, alongside tailored engineering approaches, to enable mission‑critical capabilities within a secure, high‑trust environment. The program supports a complex and evolving mission where experienced cleared professionals operate side‑by‑side with the customer to architect, integrate, modernize, and optimize systems that directly drive operational outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, and sustain GOTS and mission‑specific RF communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF), including hardware and software RF/FORNSAT platforms.
• Architect, configure, and optimize RF and GOTS‑based solutions to meet mission and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex RF system issues and support modernization efforts to enhance reliability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support (requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment).
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring performance, high availability, and compliance.
• Deliver virtualization support across cloud‑based and on‑premises infrastructures.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to provide technical direction, security best practices, and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of systems engineering and/or RF engineering experience on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience deploying, installing, integrating, and sustaining RF systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF platforms, with familiarity in GOTS‑based solutions.
• Clearance requirement: Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.