Telecommunications Engineer

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and coordinating communication radio frequency assignments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide safe voice communication service channels between pilots and controllers. The engineer will work closely with regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers to support spectrum-related initiatives across various projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Radio Frequency Engineering:
  • Familiarity with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation.
  • Ability to support coordination of radio frequencies across diverse systems, including both voice and data communications.

• Telecommunications Systems Knowledge:
  • Understanding of land mobile radio (LMR) systems, analog and digital radio networks, and narrowband operations.
  • Capable of reviewing and validating frequency assignment data and evaluating system compatibility.

• Analytical and Technical Writing Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical data and prepare documentation such as coordination summaries, engineering notes, and standard operating procedures.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making:
  • Capable of identifying potential conflicts in frequency usage and proposing solutions based on engineering judgment.

• Interpersonal Communication:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Skilled at working with internal stakeholders and external agencies to coordinate spectrum usage and resolve technical issues.
  • Comfortable participating in technical discussions and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• General Technical Competency:
  • Proficient with common office software and able to learn specialized tools and databases used for frequency management and analysis.
  • Stay up to date with communication technologies, industry trends and standards, FCC regulations, and best practices related to RF interference and spectrum management.
  • Ensure adherence to national and international spectrum regulations, including coordinating with regulatory authorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF engineering, telecommunications systems, or spectrum coordination.

All new hires must pass a drug test prior to starting with Leidos.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation
• Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) systems, analog and digital radio networks, and narrowband operations

Original Posting:
May 12, 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.