Data Links Test Engineer

Description

Leidos Defense Systems is currently has an opening in our Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test Team an opening for a Data Links Test Engineer to work in our Huntsville, AL office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team of engineers to help DoD Uncrewed Systems pioneer new data communications technology ensuring mission success.

Primary Responsibilities .

The Data Links Test Engineer will join our team of engineers to perform analyses and studies to advise our DoD customers on issues relating to the future of Uncrewed Systems communications.

Our team provides technical and academic counsel for government product offices to aid in architecting communications solutions to be deployed in the field to support the warfighter, thus ensuring our customers can cost-effectively maximize capability as new, advanced communications capabilities are sought.

Basic Qualifications .

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics plus 4 years of relevant experience in communications and / or Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.

• Knowledge of RF concepts (RF testing, RF propagation, RF schematics, link budgets, etc.), especially in relation to over-the-air signal detection.
• Knowledge of communications waveform modulation theory (PSK, QAM, etc.)
• Knowledge of Forward Error Correction (FEC) techniques (LDPC, turbo codes, Reed-Solomon, etc.)
• Hands-on test equipment experience (spectrum / signal analyzer, signal / function generator, oscilloscope)
• Radio testing (lab testing and / or flight testing)
• Data analysis (MATLAB)

Must be a US citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area..

Original Posting Date : 2024-08-09While 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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health.

The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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