• Job Description

  Req#: R-00161481

  The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing, coordinating, assessing system performance and engineer frequency assignments. Additionally, the candidate will conduct interference analysis using databases, logs, and historical patterns. The engineer will work closely with regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers to support spectrum-related initiatives across various projects.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Familiarity with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation.
  • Ability to support coordination of radio frequencies across diverse systems, including both voice and data communications.
  • Familiarity with microwave link planning and RF propagation principles.
  • Ability to assess system performance and engineer frequency assignments in congested spectrum environments.
  • Understanding of broadband wireless technologies, including those used for airport surface communications.
  • Skill in conducting desk-based interference analysis using databases, logs, and historical patterns.
  • Experience supporting field investigations using equipment like spectrum analyzers, direction finders, and portable antennas.
  • Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference issues affecting aviation systems.
  • Ability to support coordination and communication with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers.
  • Capable of preparing summaries, investigation reports, and coordination documents related to interference resolution or frequency assignments.
  • Exposure to RF modeling, frequency assignment tools, or engineering databases.
  • Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems used for spectrum management, with guidance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical data and prepare documentation such as coordination summaries, engineering notes, and standard operating procedures.
  • Capable of identifying potential conflicts in frequency usage and proposing solutions based on engineering judgment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Skilled at working with internal stakeholders and external agencies to coordinate spectrum usage and resolve technical issues.
  • Comfortable participating in technical discussions and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field, with a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Three or more years of experience in radio frequency engineering, wireless communications, or telecommunications infrastructure, including experience with point-to-point or airport-based wireless systems.
  • Must currently hold an active Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting the role.

  To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years.

  All new hires must pass a drug test prior to starting with Leidos.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation
  • Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) systems, analog and digital radio networks, and narrowband operations

  Original Posting:

  June 24, 2025

  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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

  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.

• About the company

  We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets.

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