R-00134678 Description Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a high-level RF Systems Engineer to join a talented team of engineers and scientists within the RF & Intelligence Solutions Department. The department’s goals include developing radar threat system evaluations, models, HWIL test assets, and test range assets. The department performs radio frequency (RF) design, custom hardware builds, algorithm development, and analysis across a variety of both research and development and operational tasks. Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a high-level RF Systems Engineer to join a talented team of engineers and scientists within the RF & Intelligence Solutions Department. The department’s goals include developing radar threat system evaluations, models, HWIL test assets, and test range assets. The department performs radio frequency (RF) design, custom hardware builds, algorithm development, and analysis across a variety of both research and development and operational tasks. Primary Responsibilities The candidate will help evaluate, select, integrate, and test commercial off the shelf (COTS) parts, as well as work with vendors to create custom solution parts, for forming radar application emulation and test assets. The ideal candidate will have an interest in supporting the full product life cycle from concept through prototype to production. Basic Qualifications * Candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited institute in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent applicable technical degree
* Candidate will have 12 years of relevant work history or 10 years with applicable MS degree..
* Candidate will have 8 Years of prior work with RF electronics.
* Candidate must have experience developing frequency plans and predicting spurious levels.
* Candidate must have experience mentoring junior engineers.
* Candidate must have a strong background in system-level design.
* Candidate must have a basic understanding of radar applications.
* Candidate should have design experience working in bands from UHF to Ka.
* Candidate must have experience working with lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
* Candidate must understand fundamentals of antenna theory (types, designs, beam patterns, etc.).
* Candidate must possess effective communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
* Candidate must be a US citizen and possess at least a Secret clearance. Candidate will live in Huntsville or be willing to relocate to Huntsville Alabama area ​ Desired Skills: * Preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following qualifications:
* Experience integrating RF systems.
* Experience with testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex RF systems.
* Experience developing test plans and use cases for test ranges.
* Candidates with TS/SCI clearance are preferred but not required. Security Requirements: Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Top Secret/SCI Clearance or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top Secret/SCI Clearance. Original Posting Date: 2024-04-29
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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00 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.