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Provide technical leadership in RF communications and digital signal processing to support the development and testing of tactical data links for UAS and airborne platforms. Lead test strategies and analyze waveform performance to ensure system resilience and effectiveness in operational environments.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 6-8+ years of experience and an active Secret security clearance. Candidates must possess deep expertise in RF theory, digital communications, and the ability to work in Huntsville, AL.
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious RF Signal Processing & Communications Engineer join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. In this role, you'll support the development, integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced tactical data links and communications systems for UAS and other airborne and ground platforms supporting U.S. Army and DoD missions.
The ideal candidate is a technical leader with deep expertise in RF communications, digital signal processing, and waveform analysis who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in laboratory, field, and flight test environments. You'll lead advanced test and analysis efforts, evaluate communications system and waveform performance, assess resilience and vulnerabilities, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders to deliver mission-ready capabilities and inform future system development.
Leidos Defense Sensors provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in RF communications, digital signal processing, and tactical data link technologies.
Develop test strategies, methodologies, plans, and procedures, and prepare technical reports for laboratory, field, and flight test activities.
Plan, execute, and support RF communications system testing, including system integration, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test analysis.
Analyze waveform performance, RF link quality, resilience, detectability, vulnerabilities, and overall communications system effectiveness under operationally representative conditions.
Perform advanced signal analysis to characterize communications system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Interface with government stakeholders, test organizations, and industry partners to support technology development, acquisition decisions, and system integration.
Present technical findings and recommendations to internal leadership and government customers.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and test personnel.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
Experience leading technical analysis or test activities for RF communications systems.
Strong understanding of RF theory, including propagation, modulation, synchronization, and link budget analysis.
Strong understanding of digital communications concepts, including modulation, coding, filtering, synchronization, waveform design, and signal processing.
Experience troubleshooting RF, networking, or communications systems in laboratory, field, or flight test environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop technical reports, briefings, and present engineering recommendations.
Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active SECRET security clearance.
Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
Master's or Ph.D. with an emphasis in electromagnetics, RF engineering, digital communications, or signal processing.
Experience with Common Data Link (CDL), tactical data links, software-defined radios (SDRs), SATCOM, or resilient communications.
Experience supporting electronic warfare (EW), spectrum operations, or anti-jam (AJ) and low probability of detection (LPD) assessments.
(Top Secret eligibility preferred).
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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.
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.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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