Senior Systems Engineer - Satellite Data Center & RF

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection‑based systems. This role contributes to systems engineering activities across hardware, software, network, and RF components supporting mission‑critical communication and signal processing environments.

The ideal candidate has foundational experience in RF and signal processing systems development and demonstrates the ability to work effectively

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience on large programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; five years experience may substitute in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions for satellite collection‑based systems.
• Contribute to systems engineering across hardware, software, network, and RF components to ensure performance and interoperability.
• Assist in development and integration of RF and signal processing systems for communication systems.
• Support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation activities.
• Participate in system integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and configuration management records.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders for lifecycle sustainment.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Polygraph

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection‑based systems. This role contributes to systems engineering activities across hardware, software, network, and RF components supporting mission‑critical communication and signal processing environments.

The ideal candidate has foundational experience in RF and signal processing systems development and demonstrates the ability to work effectively