$131,300–$237,350 Per Year
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Budgeting, Communication System Design, Communications Engineering, Communications Security (COMSEC), Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Defense Intelligence, DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Field Trials, Government Contracts, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Legal, Microwaves, Military Communications, Network Architecture/Engineering, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Satellite Communications, Satellite Operations, Signal Processing, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Validation Testing
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're seeking a communications engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. You will conduct research, develop innovative solutions, and analyze advanced satellite communication systems to enable design, development, and integration for secure, reliable data, voice, or video transmissions.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field.
- At least 12 or more years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs.
- Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications.
- Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints.
- Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records.
- Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software.
- Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users.
- An active TS/SCI with a polygraph security clearance is required to be considered for this position. This position does not offer clearance sponsorship.
Desired:
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, satellite communications, or related discipline.
- Expertise in RF and microwave system design, signal processing, and satellite network engineering.
- Experience in investigating and documenting existing system architectures for defense platforms.
- Subject matter expertise in advanced system concepts related to aerospace, spacecraft, or military communications.
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.
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Original Posting:
March 30, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
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Leidos Holdings Inc
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.