Senior RF/Antenna Engineer

Leidos in Saint Petersburg, FL (onsite) invites applications for a Senior RF/Antenna Engineer to lead the architecture, design, analysis, and integration of advanced RF antenna systems and phased arrays for defense applications. The position offers a salary range of USD 87,100 to 157,450 per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize RF subsystems and antenna components.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and validate results through laboratory and field testing.
• Support system architecture development and RF link analysis.
• Develop antenna concepts and conduct trade studies considering performance, size, weight, and power constraints.
• Conduct RF measurements, debugging, and performance characterization.
• Assist with the integration of RF hardware into larger system architectures.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and engineering presentations.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, digital, and software engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.
• Support proposal efforts and customer technical discussions as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work in classified laboratory environments and support secure development, integration, and test activities.
• Ability to comply with all program security requirements, including handling of classified materials and controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with antenna design, analysis, and testing.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation and modeling tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, ADS, or similar.
• Experience with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of RF propagation, impedance matching, link budgets, and system-level RF performance.
• Ability to analyze technical data and troubleshoot RF system issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Technologies

• HFSS
• CST
• FEKO
• ADS
• MATLAB
• Python

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement