Principal RF Engineer (Washington)

Principal RF Engineer

The Advanced Warfare Technology Division is a 430-employee research and development organization in the Leidos Innovations Center (LInC). The AWT Division is at the forefront of researching, designing, and developing EW systems, directed energy systems, high speed / hypersonic weapon systems, communications / networking systems, and related technologies for our nation's defense. We currently have an opening for a Principal RF Engineer to work with a talented multi-disciplined design team across the division (electrical engineers, systems engineers, software / firmware engineers, scientists, etc.). The Principal RF Engineer will direct the design and development of innovative RF hardware systems. Candidate must have a strong background in RF hardware design, test and measurement in support of a fast-paced programs.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Serve as Principal Investigator on complex multi-disciplinary programs that typically include field demonstration of real-time hardware systems.
• Support, design, develop and test RF hardware (DC-40GHz+) as part of a highly complex integrated sensor solution. Develop and maintain requirements documents, functional specification documents, interface control documents, engineering wiring diagrams etc.
• Serve as Technical Lead on complex multi-disciplinary proposals.
• Generate low level front end specifications based on overarching system requirements.
• Provide technical advice / input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.
• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
• Mentors and coaches other technical staff.
• Work on problems of diverse scope, determining methods and procedures to be used on new assignments, and providing feedback and recommendations to other technical personnel.
• Interact with outside customers, suppliers, and functional peer groups.
• Some travel and work at remote sites for limited time periods may be occasionally required.
• Provide status reports to project managers and / or division production manager as required.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Advanced Warfare Technology!

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

At Leidos, we don't want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, what's next? before the dust settles on what's now. If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. You'll fit right in.