Spectrum Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Accokeek
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Description The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Spectrum
Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be
responsible for reviewing and analyzing frequency requirements for
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The engineer will work closely with
regulatory bodies, engineering teams, and project managers to
support spectrum-related initiatives across various projects.
Primary Responsibilities: Familiarity with frequency assignment
principles, RF propagation, and interference mitigation. Ability to
support coordination of radio frequencies across diverse systems,
including both voice and data communications. Capable of reviewing
and validating frequency assignment data and evaluating system
compatibility. Understanding of the unique spectrum requirements
for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Ability to support technical studies
and spectrum planning efforts related to expanding UAS operations
in national and international airspace. Experience assisting in the
preparation of technical inputs for domestic spectrum certification
processes and international coordination activities. Ability to
contribute to standards development or policy alignment across
organizations like ICAO, ITU, or RTCA. Familiarity with how
domestic and international spectrum policy influences aviation
systems development and certification. Able to support the FAA’s
role in global harmonization efforts for UAS communications and
non-payload spectrum use. Strong skills in summarizing technical
findings and drafting briefing materials, position papers, or
status updates. Comfortable providing support to meetings,
workgroups, and collaborative discussions with government and
industry partners. Capable of tracking milestones, certification
timelines, and ongoing spectrum engagement across various
stakeholder forums. Effective at managing inputs across multiple
team members and consolidating technical or regulatory feedback.
Skilled in evaluating requests for new or modified frequency
assignments based on system characteristics and airspace
requirements. Experience supporting coordination with external
stakeholders on frequency usage concerns. Ability to prepare
engineering input for risk assessments, safety cases, or technical
white papers. Comfort with maintaining detailed records and
documenting analysis in a manner accessible to non-engineers.
Familiarity with tools used for frequency impact analysis,
interference prediction, or electromagnetic compatibility
assessment. Strong written and verbal communication skills for
interaction with internal safety teams and external frequency
users. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Skilled at working with internal stakeholders and external agencies
to coordinate spectrum usage and resolve technical issues.
Comfortable participating in technical discussions and
communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical
audiences. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work
independently and within a team environment. Strong ability to
interpret technical data and prepare documentation such as
coordination summaries, engineering notes, and standard operating
procedures. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical
engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field, with
a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Additional years of
experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. At least 3 years
of experience in spectrum management, frequency coordination, or
systems engineering related to surveillance and safety systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience and deep knowledge of
frequency assignment principles, RF propagation, and interference
mitigation. Previous experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
Original Posting: June 23, 2025 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
$85,150.00 - $153,925.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Alexandria , Spectrum Engineer, Engineering , Accokeek, Virginia
