Leidos is hiring: Radio Systems Technician in Atlanta

Radio Communications Technician

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under Homeland & Force Protection at Leidos has an opening within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for a Radio Communications Technician. 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 advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. This position will be based out of either Atlanta, GA or San Antonio, TX.

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 the development and implementation of area-wide procedural and policy changes.
• Lead entire projects or processes within the professional area and coach and review peer work.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require collaboration with internal experts and perform deep analyses of impact on the product/solution.
• Travel about 25% of the time, with an initial peak of around 40% travel.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum TS Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a program SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 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 with wireless/wired telecommunications technologies and platforms; interfacing commercial carrier representatives and articulating telecommunication service requests at a very technical level; utilizing project management competencies in determining scope of work, material/equipment procurement, scheduling, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Normal color vision.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks: stand, walk on uneven surfaces, coordinate hand movements, bend, stoop, kneel; climb, use ladders, use lift carts; lift and carry objects weighing up to 45 lb over 20 ft; push/pull objects up to 75 lb.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in Land Mobile Radio Systems and Tactical Communications.

Pay Range

$89,700.00 - $162,150.00 (Note: 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, market data, and applicable agreements.)

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, veteran 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.