Senior RF Systems Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% match

Flexible schedules

Technical upskilling

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support RF communication systems. This role involves deploying, integrating, and troubleshooting complex RF systems in secure environments. Candidates must have at least 14 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. This position offers competitive benefits and an opportunity to contribute to national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 14 years of experience in systems engineering or RF engineering.
• Hands-on experience with RF systems including HF/VHF/UHF platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, and sustain RF communication systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize RF and GOTS-based solutions.
• Administer Linux and Windows Server environments.

Skills

RF system deployment

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

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.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

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.

Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with strong RF expertise to support the deployment, installation, integration, and sustainment of critical radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The primary focus of this role is hands‑on RF system deployment and integration within secure operational environments. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering principles to both GOTS‑based and mission‑tailored RF solutions, contributing to system architecture, modernization initiatives, and lifecycle engineering activities across a diverse communications portfolio.

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

Original Posting

March 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.