Electrical EngineerSpectrum Engineer (Microwave)

Leidos NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer (Spectrum Engineer) with specialized experience in Microwave frequency assignment engineering and coordination to support the FAA Spectrum Engineering Services Group at FAA Headquarters in Washington DC.

The Spectrum Engineering Group is responsible for securing managing and protecting all civil aviation spectrum resources to ensure interference-free operation of FAA communications navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role performs engineering and coordinating frequency assignments across multiple aviation bandswith primary emphasis on Microwave bands and applies knowledge of RF propagation electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and NTIA / FAA spectrum-management policy.

Core Responsibilities (All Bands) :

• Contributes to the planning coordination and execution of FAA and non-FAA frequency assignment actions ensuring that technical analyses and documentation conform to FAA Orders the NTIA Manual (Redbook) and established engineering standards.
• Perform radio-frequency compatibility analyses using the FAAs spectrum-automation and modeling tools to identify and mitigate potential interference among communications navigation and surveillance systems.
• Conduct RF propagation link-budget EMC and interference analyses using FAA spectrum-automation and modeling tools.
• Validate all technical data (location equipment parameters emission designator power bandwidth and antenna characteristics) for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborates closely with other federal and contractor engineers Service Area Spectrum Offices and FAA program offices to resolve technical issues and advance records through the assignment and coordination process.

Microwave-Specific Responsibilities :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Original Posting : December 3 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 $85150.00 - $153925.00

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 85150 - 153925