RF Signal Processing & Communications Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking an RF Signal Processing & Communications Engineer to join their Defense RF Systems UAS Portfolio. In this role, you will work on advanced datalink and communications systems supporting tactical and airborne platforms, contributing to technologies that are critical to national security. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you will work across lab, field, and flight environments to test and evaluate cutting-edge communication systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s with 6–10 years in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field
• Experience or familiarity with RF systems, signal processing, or communications theory
• Exposure to concepts like modulation, waveforms, filtering, or signal analysis
• Experience with tools like MATLAB or similar analytical platforms
• Hands-on or academic experience with RF testing or lab equipment is a plus
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory.
• Experience with SATCOM, CDL, or other datalink systems
• Background in Electronic Warfare (EW) or signal detection
• Exposure to field testing or flight test environments
• Active Top-Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Support the testing and evaluation of advanced RF datalink and communication systems
• Analyze waveform performance, resilience, and real-world behavior in operational scenarios
• Contribute to lab, field, and flight test activities
• Help develop test plans, procedures, and technical reports
• Collaborate with internal teams and government partners to meet mission objectives
• Play a key role in assessing system performance and informing future technology development

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees