Senior RF Systems Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer for their Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role requires extensive experience managing RF communication systems, including hands-on deployment and configuration of diverse RF platforms, ensuring mission effectiveness.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 14 years in systems engineering. Leidos offers competitive benefits, including a 401K match and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deploy and sustain RF communication systems.
• Architect RF solutions for mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex RF system issues.

Skills

Deployment of RF systems

Systems engineering experience

Troubleshooting RF system issues

Linux administration

Windows Server administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior RF Systems Engineer – Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)

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 works at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Leidos delivers advanced technical, engineering, and system administration expertise in direct support of a high-priority foreign engagement mission. This effort leverages Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) solutions, alongside tailored engineering approaches, to enable mission‑critical capabilities within a secure, high‑trust environment.

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $131,300.00 – $237,350.00.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, and Parental Paid Leave.

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.