Spectrum Engineer/Radio Frequency

Leidos is seeking a Spectrum Engineer/Radio Frequency professional to design, analyze, and optimize RF spectrum use for mission-critical IT and government programs. In this role, you will perform RF propagation modeling, interference analysis, and spectrum allocation to support secure communications and emerging technologies. Collaborate with systems, network, and cyber teams to ensure compliant and resilient RF solutions. Responsibilities include preparing spectrum documentation, coordinating with regulators, performing link budget and antenna analyses, and troubleshooting RF issues in lab and field environments. Leverage data, tools, and automation to drive continuous improvement and spectrum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze RF spectrum usage to support secure communications and IT systems
• Conduct RF propagation, link budget, and interference analyses for complex environments
• Develop and optimize spectrum allocation plans and frequency assignments
• Prepare technical documentation, spectrum requests, and compliance reports
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders on spectrum approvals
• Integrate RF solutions with networks, cyber, and systems engineering teams
• Troubleshoot RF performance issues in lab and field environments
• Use modeling tools, simulation, and data analysis to improve spectrum efficiency
• Support testing, validation, and acceptance of RF systems and components
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in RF and spectrum engineering practices

Required Skills

• RF engineering
• Spectrum management and allocation
• RF propagation modeling and simulation
• Link budget analysis
• Antenna design and analysis
• Interference analysis and mitigation
• Spectrum regulatory compliance
• RF test and measurement tools
• Wireless communications systems (e.g., LTE, 5
• G, SATCOM)
• Technical documentation and reporting