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This engineering position supports the Survivability Solutions branch within the Advanced Sensing and Emerging Technologies division at Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) based in San Diego, CA.

As a member of the Survivability Solutions branch, you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team to develop high-impact solutions for our customer base, involving concept development, rapid prototyping, testing, and final integration. The team offers opportunities for skill development across various technologies in a fast-paced environment that values technical creativity and applied knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and RF engineering concepts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and realize front and back-end antenna systems, RF circuits, passive RF components, and RF systems.
• Utilize electromagnetic software (HFSS, COMSOL, FEKO, SENTRI, CST) for antenna design and performance prediction.
• Develop antenna link budgets, estimate gain and losses, determine link margins, and optimize designs considering project constraints.
• Design and integrate frequency selective surfaces (FSS) for radomes and aperture designs.
• Implement low observable techniques for RCS mitigation using materials and shaping.
• Research new technologies for radiating apertures, antennas, and RF systems.
• Test RF hardware for performance metrics such as VSWR, gain, polarization, and RCS.
• Collaborate on requirement evaluation, concept trade studies, and presentations.
• Support proposals and new business opportunities with technical input.
• Provide engineering support to customers and end-users.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S Citizen with an active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top-Secret).
• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 6+ years.
• Experience with MATLAB, LINUX/UNIX, Windows.
• Proficiency in RF engineering, antenna theory, and related disciplines.
• Design experience with antennas and RF components.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation software.
• RF testing experience with network analyzers, anechoic chambers, etc.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Some US travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Programming skills in MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with electromagnetic analytics and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of composite materials, additive manufacturing, and coatings.
• Experience in RF measurements and troubleshooting.
• Leadership in RF projects and familiarity with military communication systems.

At Leidos, we seek innovative individuals who challenge the status quo and ask "what's next?" if you thrive on pushing boundaries, you'll fit right in.

Original Posting: August 28, 2025

Pay Range: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

Job level: Mid-Senior level, Full-time, Engineering and IT

Industries: Government, IT Services, and Consulting