Leidos

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Leidos  •  $131k - $237k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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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

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Original Posting:

April 13, 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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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