Communications Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Communication Engineer who is responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of communication systems that support voice data and video transmission across multiple platforms including wired wireless and satellite networks. This role focuses on ensuring high-performance secure and compliant communication infrastructure through hands-on technical work system configuration and cross-functional collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design develop and maintain communication systems and networks supporting voice data and video.

• Work on both hardware and software components to ensure efficient and reliable connectivity.

• Implement configuration updates for integrated communication platforms (e.g. NRO Integrated Security System).

• Configure and troubleshoot communication and network equipment such as routers switches antennas and transceivers.

• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements or upgrades to optimize network reliability and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards FCC regulations and applicable cybersecurity policies.

• Collaborate with IT professionals project managers and hardware engineers to integrate communication solutions into broader system architectures.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including diagrams schematics and user manuals.

• Support the installation testing and maintenance of new and existing communication infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

• 2 years of relevant experience in communications systems engineering or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.

• Working knowledge of communications system design modeling and simulation for wired wireless and secure systems.

• Hands-on experience with signal processing modulation and coding techniques.

• Proficiency in at least one area: data links LAN/WAN VoIP wireless communications or telecommunications infrastructure.

• Ability to troubleshoot monitor and maintain communication systems and related hardware.

• Familiarity with network cabling hardware installations and support/maintenance practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Capable of working independently on moderately complex projects and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 4G LTE networks or next-generation wireless technologies.

• Practical knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) configurations and their impact on network performance.

• Familiarity with secure communications systems including encryption and compliance requirements.

• Background working with VoIP systems PBX or enterprise-level telephone systems.

• Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects including installation modification and vendor coordination.

• Knowledge of project management principles with the ability to lead or contribute to technical projects.

• Proficiency with simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink or communications modeling platforms.

• Certifications such as:

  • CompTIA Network

  • Cisco CCNA or CCNP

  • Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

EC-DAS

Original Posting:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.