Radio Systems Technician SME Job at Leidos in Sacramento

Overview

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under Homeland and Force Protection at Leidos currently has an opening within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for a Radio Communications Technician SME. The candidate is responsible for providing remote and on-site service, repair, and installation support for existing hardware, software, communication network configurations, and new system initiatives across all locations within their area of responsibility. Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical or technical deviations from performance specifications using established procedures and prepare reports to analyze failure trends and serviceability issues.
• Manage, handle, and disposition/administration of Communications Security (COMSEC) material.
• Provide on-site support services and assist in the development and implementation of area-wide procedural/policy changes.
• Be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area and typically coach and review the work of peers.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require collaboration with internal experts and perform deep analyses of the impact on the product/solution.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time, with an initial peak travel of around 45-50%.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum TS Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a program SCI and Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of seven (10) years of experience with telecommunications, electrical, computer engineering, and related communication technologies, including system operations, engineering, design, installation, repair, and analysis.
• Expertise with VSAT and mobile satellite platforms that support multimedia PTT and PTM communication.
• Experience operating and programming UHF, VHF 700/800 MHz in conventional and non-truncated modes.
• Experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) account management.
• Experience in working with wireless/wired telecommunications technologies and platforms; interfacing with commercial carrier representatives and articulating telecommunication service requests at a very technical level; and utilizing project management competencies in determining the applicable scope of work, material and equipment procurement, scheduling, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Must have normal color vision.
• Must be able to maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Able to constantly stand to perform maintenance tasks for extended periods; frequently walk to access work sites while maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; make frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.
• Able to occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel; climb to access equipment, use ladders, and use lift carts; lift and carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds a minimum of 20 feet; push and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in Land Mobile Radio Systems and Tactical Communications

All Hazards Communications Technician (COMT) Course

Original Posting

September 3, 2025

Pay Range

$112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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 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.

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