Radio Frequency Electrical Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos’ NISC IV program seeks an Electrical Engineer/ Radio
Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Spectrum Engineering Services Group in
Chicago. 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). The ideal candidate will have
an electrical engineering degree and with some experience in Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) investigations and analysis. The
engineer will conduct interference analysis using databases, logs,
and historical patterns and conduct on-site investigations as
needed. The engineer will work closely with regulatory bodies,
engineering teams, and project managers to support spectrum-related
initiatives across various projects to ensure mission-critical
systems remain compliant and interference-free. Primary
Responsibilities Monitor and receive reports of radio frequency
interference affecting the National Air Space (NAS) operations.
Evaluate the urgency and impact of incoming RFI reports to
prioritize responses. Conduct both desk-based and on-site Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) investigations using historical data,
databases, logs, and RF analysis tools. Conduct RFI field
investigation using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, direction
finders, and portable antennas to pinpoint the sources of
interference when a physical search is warranted. Interpret
technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve radio
frequency interference issues with minimal disruption to the
National Air Space (NAS) operations. Coordinate and communicate
with system users, engineering leads, and regional frequency
managers. Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the
interference issues, investigative methods used, findings, and
resolutions implemented for review by senior management and other
stakeholders as required. Travel required for conducting on-site
RFI investigations and analysis. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with
course work in electromagnetics preferred. 2 years of prior
relevant experience in radio frequency (RF) engineering. Proficient
in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability
to learn FAA-specific software and systems. Must be a US citizen.
Must have a security clearance of Secret or higher or be able to
meet the requirements for one Must be able/willing to obtain a
public trust suitability before you are to start Preferred
Qualifications : Experience with Spectrum Analyzers and Direction
Finding (DF) equipment. Exposure to RF modeling, frequency
assignment tools, or engineering databases. Experience with
aeronautical maps and chart plotting. Ability to interpret
technical data and apply mitigation best practices to resolve RF
interference issues affecting aviation systems. Ability to perform
Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL) calculations, Link Budgets,
dBW/dBm/Watt conversions. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities
of spectrum management within the National Airspace System (NAS).
Knowledge of frequency management practices, including engineering,
assignment, and protection of radio frequencies, and the National
Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Redbook.
Knowledge of and experience with various frequency policy
organizations, including National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA), Interdepartmental Radio Advisory
Committee (IRAC), and associated sub-committees, and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). 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:
February 19, 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 $69,550.00 -
$125,725.00 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, Glenview , Radio Frequency Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
