Leidos is hiring: Radio Systems Technician in San Antonio

Radio Systems Technician – Leidos

Overview

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under Homeland and Force Protection at Leidos is hiring a Radio Communications Technician within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program. The role provides remote and on‑site service, repair, and installation support for existing hardware, software, communication network configurations, and new system initiatives across all locations within the area of responsibility. The position is based in either Atlanta, GA or San Antonio, TX. This role requires expert knowledge of advanced technical principles and concepts.

Primary 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 developing and implementing area‑wide procedural/policy changes.
• Lead entire projects or processes within the professional area, coaching and reviewing peer work.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require collaboration with internal experts and perform deep analysis of the impact on the product/solution.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time, with an initial peak around 40%.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum TS Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a program SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.
• Seven (7) 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 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 for scope of work, material and equipment procurement, scheduling, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Must have normal color vision.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks required for maintenance, including standing for extended periods, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, using lift carts, lifting up to 45 lbs over 20 feet, and pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Land Mobile Radio Systems and Tactical Communications.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, victim or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.