Spectrum Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Job overview

The Spectrum Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer role is an onsite position based in Washington, DC, with an annual salary range of $69,550 to $125,725. This role supports the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group within the Leidos NISC IV program, focusing on securing and protecting civil aviation spectrum resources. The role exists to ensure interference-free operation of FAA communications, navigation, and surveillance systems across the National Airspace System. The engineer performs frequency assignment actions, conducts compatibility analyses, and collaborates with federal and contractor engineers to maintain compliance with established engineering standards.

What you'll do

• Contributes to planning and execution of frequency assignment actions
• performs radio-frequency compatibility and interference analyses
• conducts RF propagation and link-budget analyses
• validates technical data for accuracy
• collaborates with Service Area Spectrum Offices to resolve technical issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

washington dc

leidos

spectrum engineering

rf engineering

faa

secret clearance

us citizen

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement

Why this role

Supports FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group; requires security clearance; involves National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.