Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Job summary

The engineer will monitor and investigate radio frequency interference affecting the National Airspace System using specialized equipment and historical data. They will coordinate with regulatory bodies and engineering teams to implement mitigation strategies and ensure mission-critical systems remain compliant.

Job details

Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The Spectrum Engineering Group is responsible for securing, managing, and protecting all civil aviation spectrum resources to ensure interference-free operation of FAA communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering degree and with at least 4 years of experience in Radio Frequency Spectrum Analysis, interference mitigation, radio direction finding, and field investigations using industry-standard text equipment. The engineer will conduct interference analysis using databases, logs, and historical patterns and conduct on-site investigations as needed. The engineer will work closely with regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers to support spectrum-related initiatives across various projects to ensure mission-critical systems remain compliant and interference-free. In-office Up to 50% travel Primary Responsibilities Monitor and receive reports of radio frequency interference affecting the National Air Space (NAS) operations. Evaluate the urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to prioritize responses. Conduct both remote and on-site Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) investigations using historical data, databases, logs, and RF analysis tools. Conduct RFI field investigation using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, direction finders, and portable antennas to pinpoint the sources of interference when a physical search is warranted. Interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve radio frequency interference issues with minimal disruption to the National Air Space (NAS) operations. Coordinate and communicate with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency managers. Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the interference issues, investigative methods used, findings, and resolutions implemented for review by senior management and other stakeholders as required. Travel required for conducting on-site RFI investigations and analysis within any state within the Western Service Area. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (preferred in in electrical engineering) or an equivalent technical field or military training. 4+ years of prior relevant experience in radio frequency (RF) engineering. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to learn FAA-specific software and systems. Active security clearance or ability to obtain one if required. Must be a US citizen. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Spectrum Analyzers and Direction Finding (DF) equipment. Exposure to RF modeling, frequency assignment tools, or engineering databases. Experience with aeronautical maps and chart plotting. Ability to interpret technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF interference issues affecting aviation systems. Ability to perform Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, Link Budgets, dBW/dBm/Watt conversions. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of spectrum management within the National Airspace System (NAS). Knowledge of frequency management practices, including engineering, assignment, and protection of radio frequencies, and the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook. Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy organizations, including National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), and associated sub-committees, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 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. Original Posting: August 3, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.

What you’ll do

The engineer will monitor and investigate radio frequency interference affecting the National Airspace System using specialized equipment and historical data. They will coordinate with regulatory bodies and engineering teams to implement mitigation strategies and ensure mission-critical systems remain compliant.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant RF engineering experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Radio Frequency Spectrum Analysis
• Interference Mitigation
• Radio Direction Finding
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Direction Finding Equipment
• RF Modeling
• Frequency Assignment
• Aeronautical Maps
• Free-Space Path Loss Calculations
• Link Budgets
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Data Interpretation
• Field Investigations
• Spectrum Management
• Aviation Systems
• National Airspace System (NAS)
• Ancient History
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Antenna
• Electrical Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Management
• Civil Aviation
• Communication
• Direction Finding
• Equities
• Market Data
• Project Management
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Radio Direction Finder
• Radio Frequency
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Spectral Analysis
• Security Clearance
• Investigation
• Federal Aviation Administration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Radio Frequency Electrical Engineer
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineers
• Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer