RF SME Engineer - Hypersonics

Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Kinetic Effects is seeking an RF SME Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as an Electrical Engineer that will handle aspects of component testing, leading to production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB). Knowledge of testing with an emphasis on analysis of test requirements, test methods and analysis of test parameters. Specific duties will include review of HGB integrated test documentation to assess processes and methods meet the test requirements, review existing integrated test equipment Technical Data Package and drawings to ensure they are correct and up to date, assist in preparation of future changes to test equipment for implementation into production use, verifying quality, documentation, test requirements are met through verification and validation plans. In addition, the candidate will support development of future test designs by understanding system interconnect diagrams, hardware and software requirements, develop test methods and procedures to meet test requirements, and assist in developing Technical Data Package for delivery to customers. In addition, the candidate will need to write/issue Non-Conformance Reports and address quality issues during the Integrated Test process. Will need to be able to troubleshoot the electrical unit under test Work will be conducted in an integration/production facility along with a laboratory environment. Travel to Sandia National Labs and other production facilities as necessary. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities. Conduct non-conformances investigations Troubleshoot RF equipment and unit under test Work through root cause corrective action Assist in requirement decomposition Basic Qualifications. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school is required. Candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Candidate must be capable of reading engineering drawings and following work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to engineering. Candidate must have familiarity with working with RF systems schematics and cable/wiring diagrams, and how to read requirements from them. Candidate must have familiarity with requirement decomposition. Candidate must be able to work independently, or as part of a team, in a dedicated workforce. Candidate must be able to provide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system-level integration. Demonstrate an understanding of design and testing of RF components including Antennas (CRPA and Directional), LNAs, RF Switches, Splitter/Combiners, Duplexers, Couplers and Cables Demonstrate an understanding of RF Test Data Must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, etc. Knowledge of Test Procedure development Knowledge of post data processing Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of RF Components and Receivers Candidate must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment, which will include test, and manufacturing engineers. Preferred Qualifications. GPS Test Experience including M Code and Anti-Jamming techniques Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of analog/mixed signal electronic circuit card and/or integrated RF assemblies Experience with manufacturing and production of RF components Experience or knowledge of RCC 324 Range Reequipments for Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard Have a current DoD Secret clearance. Knowledge of NI Software Knowledge of ASME and IEEE standards Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of HGB If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 31, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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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