Senior Radio Frequency Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer / Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group, responsible for securing, managing, and protecting all civil aviation spectrum resources to ensure interference‑free operation of FAA communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems across the National Airspace System (NAS).

• Investigate and analyze radio frequency interference (RFI) affecting FAA and National Airspace System operations.
• Conduct desk‑based and on‑site interference analysis using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools.
• Conduct RFI field investigations with equipment such as spectrum analyzers, direction finders, and portable antennas to identify sources of interference.
• Interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve radio frequency interference issues with minimal disruption to NAS operations.
• Evaluate urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to prioritize responses.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and engineering teams on spectrum management and interference mitigation.
• Communicate with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing interference issues, investigative methods used, findings, and resolutions implemented.
• Travel as required for conducting on‑site RFI investigations and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Extensive RF engineering experience.
• Background in spectrum management, interference analysis, or EMC/EMI.
• Experience investigating and analyzing RFI.
• Experience using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools such as spectrum analyzers, direction finders, and portable antennas.
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to RFI issues.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports summarizing interference issues, investigative methods used, findings, and resolutions implemented.
• Secret clearance or ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to learn FAA‑specific software and systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience coordinating and communicating with public agencies, private organizations, and engineering teams to resolve RFI issues.
• Experience with radio frequency modeling, frequency assignment tools, engineering, and aeronautical maps and chart plotting.
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference issues affecting aviation systems.
• Ability to perform Free‑Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, link budgets, dBW/dBm/Watt conversions.
• Knowledge of spectrum management roles within the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Knowledge of frequency management practices, including assignment and protection of radio frequencies, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook.
• Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy organizations, including NTIA, Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Pay Range: $ – $

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.