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Leidos · 1 month ago

Satellite Communications Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $228K/yr

12+ years exp

Leidos is seeking a communications engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. The role involves conducting research, developing innovative solutions, and analyzing advanced satellite communication systems for secure and reliable data, voice, or video transmissions.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications

Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints

Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets

Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records

Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software

Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users

Qualification

Satellite communications engineeringRFMicrowave system designSignal processingSystem-level analysisLink budget calculationsTechnical documentationTechnical briefingsField testingTrainingCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field

At least 12 or more years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs