Description
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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachalors with 12+ years prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years prior relevant experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance with ability to receive TS//SCI.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex multi-disciplinary technical teams and/or projects.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication.
• Basic programing experience (e.g., Matlab)
• Experience working in Electronic Warfare applications and systems, SIGINT and/or radar fields as a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated RF electronic warfare design experience and ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems..

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS or TS//SCI clearance.
• Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering concentrated in Electromagnetics or related.
• Idea creation and program capture experience (proposals, white papers, etc.).
• Experience working in a fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) environment.
• Experience with Electromagnetics software analysis tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS)
• Understanding of S-parameters and Antenna Pattern measurements

• 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.
• Impacts 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 http://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-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!