The ideal candidate will possess experience with avionics systems integration, airborne communications, SATCOM technologies, aircraft modification activities, and engineering support within complex aerospace environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support the integration, testing, and sustainment of airborne Hybrid SATCOM and avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms.
Assist with integration of SATCOM terminals, RF communication systems, antennas, avionics interfaces, mission equipment, and aircraft network systems.
Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action support for avionics, SATCOM, RF, and airborne communication system issues.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation including interface control documents, installation packages, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical reports.
Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities to verify Hybrid SATCOM system performance, interoperability, and operational readiness.
Coordinate with systems, electrical, RF, software, and network engineering teams to support end-to-end airborne communication system integration.
Ensure compliance with aviation, cybersecurity, airworthiness, and engineering standards associated with airborne SATCOM and avionics systems.
Analyze system performance data and provide engineering recommendations to improve communication reliability, system availability, and mission effectiveness.
Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and program briefings to communicate technical status, risks, and engineering solutions.
Support configuration management, requirements traceability, and engineering change activities throughout the Hybrid SATCOM system lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of prior relvant experience.
Experience with airborne communication systems integration, avionics troubleshooting, verification and validation, and technical documentation development.
Knowledge of Hybrid SATCOM architectures, RF communication systems, avionics interfaces, aircraft integration processes, and mission communication systems.
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a geographically dispersed team
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience supporting avionics systems, airborne communications, SATCOM integration, or aerospace engineering programs.
Experience supporting DoD, military aviation, airborne ISR, or tactical communication programs involving SATCOM capabilities.
Knowledge of FAA, MIL-STD, RTCA/DO-160, airworthiness certification, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Experience supporting flight testing, aircraft modification programs, antenna integration, and airborne network communication systems.
Familiarity with secure communication systems, tactical data links, and military SATCOM operations.
Professional certifications related to avionics, aerospace systems, systems engineering, networking, or cybersecurity.
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Original Posting
May 14, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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 (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.
