Senior Satellite Communications Engineer - Defense

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Job summary

00100 LEIDOS, INC. is seeking a communications engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field and 12+ years of satellite communications engineering experience. Responsibilities include developing innovative solutions, conducting system analysis, and collaborating with teams. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Competitive pay range is $126,100.00 - $227,950.00.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably in defense or intelligence.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required; TS/SCI with a polygraph is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations.
• Develop innovative solutions and analyze advanced satellite communication systems.
• Conduct system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations.

Skills

Satellite communications engineering

RF interference analysis

Technical documentation

System-level analysis

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, satellite communications, or related discipline

Job description

00100 LEIDOS, INC. is seeking a communications engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field and 12+ years of satellite communications engineering experience. Responsibilities include developing innovative solutions, conducting system analysis, and collaborating with teams. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Competitive pay range is $126,100.00 - $227,950.00.