Principal RF Engineer

Description

The Advanced Warfare Technology Division is a 430-employee research and development organization in the Leidos Innovations Center (LInC). The AWT Division is at the forefront of researching, designing, and developing EW systems, directed energy systems, high speed/hypersonic weapon systems, communications/networking systems, and related technologies for our nation's defense.

We currently have an opening for a Principal RF Engineer to work with a talented multi-disciplined design team across the division (electrical engineers, systems engineers, software/firmware engineers, scientists, etc.). The Principal RF Engineer will direct the design and development of innovative RF hardware systems. Candidate must have a strong background in RF hardware design, test and measurement in support of a fast-paced programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Principal Investigator on complex multi-disciplinary programs that typically include field demonstration of real-time hardware systems.
• Support, design, develop and test RF hardware (DC-40GHz+) as part of a highly complex integrated sensor solution. Develop and maintain requirements documents, functional specification documents, interface control documents, engineering wiring diagrams etc.
• Serve as Technical Lead on complex multi-disciplinary proposals.
• Generate low level front end specifications based on overarching system requirements.
• Provide technical advice/input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.
• Impacts functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
• Mentors and coaches other technical staff.
• Work on problems of diverse scope, determining methods and procedures to be used on new assignments, and providing feedback and recommendations to other technical personnel.
• Interact with outside customers, suppliers, and functional peer groups.
• Some travel and work at remote sites for limited time periods may be occasionally required.
• Provide status reports to project managers and/or division production manager as required.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits http://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits, including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Advanced Warfare Technology!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachalors with 12+ years prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years prior relevant experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance with ability to receive TS//SCI.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex multi-disciplinary technical teams and/or projects.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication.
• Basic programing experience (e.g., Matlab)
• Experience working in Electronic Warfare applications and systems, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated RF electronic warfare design experience and ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems..

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS or TS//SCI clearance.
• Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering concentrated in Electromagnetics or related.
• Idea creation and program capture experience (proposals, white papers, etc.).
• Experience working in a fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) environment.
• Experience with Electromagnetics software analysis tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS)
• Understanding of S-parameters and Antenna Pattern measurements

AWTLINC

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

August 29, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Arlington, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00165623

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-30T18:46:18