Ground Based Radar Digitization Site RF Engineer
About the role
The Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program at Leidos is seeking a highly experienced RF Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide site-specific RF requirements and technical guidance for upgrades to radar digital/RF backend systems. This is a large, multi-phase radar program with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document site-specific RF requirements for upgrades to radar electronics.
- Lead technical assessments of existing RF infrastructure to ensure compatibility with new hardware and signal processing requirements.
- Define RF architecture across systems by driving low level requirements for module and LRU designs.
- Oversee integration, installation, and commissioning of upgraded RF components.
- Analyze and validate end-to-end RF signal chain performance, including gain, noise figure, and dynamic range, to meet system specifications.
- Review and interpret schematics, block diagrams, and interface control documents for accurate implementation.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure seamless operation between legacy and new components.
- Prepare and present technical reports, test results, and recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders.
- Track and report progress on RF related engineering tasks, ensuring milestones are met for system deployment and operational readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
- BS + 12 years RF engineering experience, or MS + 10 years.
- Strong technical judgment and ability to communicate complex RF issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Deep understanding of radar systems, RF electronics, and signal processing.
- Active DoD security clearance.
- Willing to travel frequently.
Qualifications
- Experience with formal design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration management, and risk management.
- Experience with radar, EO/IR, or other advanced sensing technologies.
- Experience commissioning, maintaining, or decommissioning a radar site.
Skills
- Systems-minded leadership with deep RF expertise.
- Ability to direct technical work based on cost, schedule, risk, and requirements.
- Experience working on large, multi-phase radar programs with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities.
Benefits
Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
Additional benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health and wellness programs
- Income protection
- Paid leave
- Retirement
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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