RF Communications Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Huntsville, AL

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
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  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

    pportunity to act as a technical subject matter expert (SME), collaborating with government entities to aid in product enhancement and acquisition decisions. Your contributions will ensure that our DoD customers can seamlessly adopt and maximize advanced communications capabilities in a cost-effective manner, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure and resilient communications for the warfighter in real-world field environments.

    Basic Qualifications

    Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in RF signal processing, communications, or Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.

    The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and demonstrated experience in the following areas:

    • Strong foundation in RF theory, including RF testing, propagation, schematics, and link budgets, especially in relation on over-the-air signal detection.

    • Proficiency in signal modeling, filter and noise modeling, Fourier transforms, and general signal processing techniques.

    • In-depth knowledge of communications waveform modulation theory, including techniques such as PSK and QAM.

    • Experience in Forward Error Correction (FEC) methods, including LDPC, turbo codes, and Reed-Solomon coding.

    • Expertise in processing and interpreting complex data sets, with proficiency in object-oriented MATLAB programming or similar analytical tools.

    • Experience analyzing technical papers (e.g., IEEE journals) and implementing findings through algorithm development.

    • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum/signal analyzers, function generators, and oscilloscopes.

    • Ability to produce professional, detailed reports and presentations to communicate analysis results effectively to customers.

    • Experienced in radio testing in laboratory and outdoor (e.g., flight testing) environments.

    Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

    Must be a U.S. citizen possess and maintain a Final Secret clearance or able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience and demonstrated skills in the following areas are a plus:

    • Experience with spread spectrum techniques (DSSS, FHSS, MCSS, and hybrid methods).

    • Familiarity with detection methods, including energy and feature detection.

    • Competence in cyclic autocorrelation and cepstral analysis.

    • Experienced in radio testing in both laboratory and outdoor (e.g., field, flight testing) environments.

    Original Posting Date:
    2024-11-21
    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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.