Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking experienced

RF Electrical Engineer

The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.

You will contribute to RF antenna modeling and performance analysis, assist with design trades and system-level evaluations based on laboratory measurements, and support the development of compact, high-performance payloads.

You will also play a hands-on role in laboratory activities, including prototype antenna characterization, electronics integration, testing, and characterization of components and systems. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help evaluate and mature emerging RF technologies-such as RF metamaterials and electrically small antennas-analyze experimental data to inform design decisions, and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Masters Degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Experience with RF antenna modeling, simulation, or analysis

Familiarity with RF aperture performance metrics such as Rx/Tx antenna gain, effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP), radiation efficiency, noise characteristics

Experience working in a laboratory environment, including anechoic chamber testing or characterization

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a higher-level clearance (TS/SCI)

Hands-on experience with building RF testbeds for characterizing RF technologies

Experience with antenna design tools such as COMSOL, CST Microwave Studio, or equivalent

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