Leidos is hiring: Junior Radio Frequency Engineer in Accokeek

Leidos seeks a Junior Radio Frequency Engineer to support FAA spectrum engineering for counter-unmanned aircraft system activities. You will analyze RF compatibility and interference risks to aviation systems, assess operational requests, recommend mitigations, process temporary spectrum authorizations, and prepare technical reports. This hybrid role requires on-site work in Washington, D.C., and remote work. Conduct RF spectrum compatibility and interference analyses for C-UAS systems and identify impacts to FAA and National Airspace System systems. Evaluate C-UAS test, training, and operational requests and determine the engineering analyses needed. Assess NAS impacts and recommend mitigation controls using RF modeling, databases, geographic information, and aeronautical charts. Prepare and process Special Temporary Authorization requests using the Automatic Frequency Manager system. Use RF engineering tools and databases to conduct transmitter/receiver analyses, circle searches, and D/U calculations. Prepare reports, white papers, briefings, and engineering documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders. RF spectrum compatibility analysis RF interference analysis Frequency deconfliction RF propagation modeling Geospatial analysis Spectrum management RF technical specification interpretation RF modeling and simulation tools GIS and geospatial tools Technical report preparation Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical discipline U.S. citizenship DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one