C-UAS RF Engineer

Description RF Engineer III - C-UAS Network Communication System (NCS)Locations: Huntsville, AL ,Alexandria, VA. Telecommuting may be available.Clearance: Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.This position is contingent upon contract award.Leidos is seeking an RF Engineer III to design, analyze, and test RF communication links for the Army's Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Network Communication System (NCS). You'll ensure secure, reliable RF connectivity supporting M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems used in Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) missions.This role spans RF link design, propagation modeling, EW threat mitigation, RF hardware integration, and field testing-working closely with systems, software, and cybersecurity teams in an Agile environment.Key DutiesPerform RF link budget analysis, propagation modeling, and spectrum assessments.Design RF links/waveforms supporting secure, reliable tactical data transmission.Integrate RF hardware (radios, antennas, transceivers) with secure network architecture.Mitigate interference, jamming, and EW threats; design anti-jam/frequency-agile approaches.Optimize RF link latency, throughput, and reliability for remote monitoring/control.Support RF testing, EMI/spectrum compliance, and field/range evaluations.Provide RF input to RMF/ATO security requirements and assessments.Present RF analysis and recommendations at TIMs; maintain RF sections of system documentation.Basic QualificationsBachelors in EE/RF/Communications Engineering + 8+ years RF engineering experience.Current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.Experience with RF link analysis, propagation modeling, and spectrum planning.Hands-on RF hardware/system design and integration.Familiarity with EW threats and anti-jam RF design.Experience with RF test tools (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators).Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and spectrum management requirements.Strong RF technical writing and ability to brief g