RF Electrical Engineer Job at Leidos, San Diego, CA

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  • Leidos
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge

Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions.

The Leidos Defense Space Business Area is seeking an RF Electrical Engineer to support the Emerging Space Systems Division in the development of advanced RF technologies for next-generation space missions. The Space Business Area is transforming space payload solutions for the future through both customer-funded programs and internal research and development (IR&D) efforts focused on enabling new capabilities in space-based sensing.

In this role you will support the design modeling and experimental validation of electromagnetic technologies operating across the radio frequency spectrum. You will contribute to RF antenna modeling and performance analysis assist with design trades and system-level evaluations based on laboratory measurements and support the development of compact high-performance payloads.

You will also play a hands-on role in laboratory activities including prototype antenna characterization electronics integration testing and characterization of components and systems. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams you will help evaluate and mature emerging RF technologiessuch as RF metamaterials and electrically small antennasanalyze experimental data to inform design decisions and document results to support internal R&D and program efforts.

This position emphasizes a balance of analytical and experimental work. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across simulation and laboratory environments and is motivated to grow technical expertise in both domains.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering Physics or a related field with 8 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters Degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in the technical domain.

  • US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

  • Experience with RF antenna modeling simulation or analysis

  • Familiarity with RF aperture performance metrics such as Rx/Tx antenna gain effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) radiation efficiency noise characteristics

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment including anechoic chamber testing or characterization

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

  • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a higher-level clearance (TS/SCI)

  • Hands-on experience with building RF testbeds for characterizing RF technologies

  • Experience with antenna design tools such as COMSOL CST Microwave Studio or equivalent

  • Exposure to advanced RF technologies such as RF metamaterial antennas space-time modulation or electrically small antennas

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

April 27 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107900.00 - $195050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide

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