Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate electrical systems and subsystems supporting Hybrid SATCOM architectures, including RF, networking, power, and communication interfaces.
Perform system analysis, design validation, and performance optimization for satellite communication systems operating across commercial and military networks.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, interface control documents, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications in accordance with program requirements.
Support integration and testing of SATCOM hardware, RF components, modems, antennas, and network communication equipment.
Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for electrical and communication system issues in laboratory and operational environments.
Collaborate with systems, network, software, and RF engineers to ensure interoperability and end-to-end Hybrid SATCOM system performance.
Perform verification, validation, and qualification testing of electrical and communication systems to ensure compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Support development and implementation of secure and resilient SATCOM solutions, including redundancy, failover, and cybersecurity requirements.
Analyze system performance data and generate technical reports, test procedures, and engineering recommendations to support program execution and customer requirements.
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings to communicate engineering solutions, risks, and program status.
Support system integration and troubleshooting of hardware issues
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical solutions
Analyze test data and recommend design improvements
Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and reporting
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Knowledge of Hybrid SATCOM architectures, including military and commercial satellite communication networks, RF principles, antennas, modems, and communication protocols.
Experience with systems integration, troubleshooting, verification and validation, and technical documentation for electrical and communication systems.
Ability to work independently and contribute to technical decision-making
Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or defense SATCOM programs in operational or deployed environments.
Knowledge of military SATCOM systems, secure communications, tactical networks, and cybersecurity requirements.
Experience with RF testing equipment, spectrum analysis, link budget analysis, and satellite network performance optimization.
Professional certifications related to SATCOM, networking, RF engineering, or systems engineering (e.g., CCNA, INCOSE, Security+, or related certifications).
Experience with RF systems or Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Proficiency in hardware design and development tools
Experience supporting product development or system integration
Strong understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and system performance
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Original Posting
May 18, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
