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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)
R-00157509
Description
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer (HDE) with a basic understanding of VSAT design and field integration. The candidate will be responsible for conducting remote site surveys, detecting and mitigating RF interference, and collaborating with customers and site personnel. This role includes maintaining existing hardware and supporting system refreshes and new deployments.
Essential Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today
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Original Posting: April 14, 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.
Description
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Design Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer (HDE) with a basic understanding of VSAT design and field integration. The candidate will be responsible for conducting remote site surveys, detecting and mitigating RF interference, and collaborating with customers and site personnel. This role includes maintaining existing hardware and supporting system refreshes and new deployments.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of VSAT design and field integration.
- Conduct remote site surveys to assess system requirements and conditions.
- Perform RF interference detection and implement mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with customers and site personnel to maintain existing hardware.
- Provide support for hardware refreshes and new deployments.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and four (4) or more years related experience is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3) or more years as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.
- Knowledge of the RF spectrum.
- Proficiency in RF Test, Management, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
- Expertise in systematic troubleshooting processes.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Experience in fiber optic installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Hands-on experience with RF Communications Systems, including:
- Antenna apertures
- Antenna servo systems
- RF feed assemblies
- Low noise amplifiers
- Frequency converters
- Antenna control units
- Antenna apertures
- Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today
conmd
KQW
Original Posting: April 14, 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.
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