Antenna Design Engineer
Antenna Design Engineer
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
This engineering position supports the Survivability Solutions branch within the Advanced Sensing and Emerging Technologies division at Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) based in San Diego CA.
As a member of the Survivability Solutions branch you will collaborate with a multi-discipline team to cultivate high impact discriminating solutions for our growing customer base ranging from concept development rapid prototyping laboratory and field testing and final integration. Our cross-functional team offers many opportunities for skillset development across a range of technologies in a fast-paced environment that rewards technical creativity and applied theoretical knowledge of mechanical electrical and RF engineering concepts.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Hands-on design and realization of both front and back-end antenna systems and integration focused on individual antennas phased array antennas RF circuits passive RF components and RF systems.
- Use of computational electromagnetic software to design and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures (HFSS COMSOL FEKO SENTRI CST etc.).
- Development of antenna link budgets to define system requirements estimate expected gain and losses over bandwidth determine operating link margin and performing optimizations in consideration of project constraints.
- Design and integration of frequency selective surfaces (FSS) for use with a variety of radomes and radiating aperture designs.
- Low observable design implementing various techniques including materials shaping etc. for RCS mitigation where necessary.
- Investigation of new technologies and applications for radiating apertures antennas and RF systems.
- RF hardware testing of required performance metrics: VSWR insertion loss gain polarization radar cross-section (RCS) etc.
- Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform requirement evaluation initial concept trade studies in-house and customer presentations.
- Provide technical input to support proposals and new business opportunities.
- Provide direct engineering support for customers to end-users.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Current active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Bachelors degree in science or engineering with 8 years of related experience or Advanced degree with 6 years of experience.
- Basic computer skills with experience using MATLAB LINUX/UNIX and Windows.
- Proficiency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and general knowledge or related disciplines.
- Experience with the design of antennas and passive RF components (radiating elements radomes power dividers couplers transitions FSSs etc.)
- Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as HFSS COMSOL FEKO SENTRI CST etc.
- RF antenna testing experience utilizing network analyzers PNAs anechoic chambers near-field ranges etc.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to deliver technical information to a tailored audience.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Some travel within the US is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current active Top-Secret security clearance.
- Proficiency in programming data manipulation and data visualization in MATLAB and Python.
- Proficiency in the use of computational electromagnetic (CEM) analytics including CAD manipulation finite element mesh development engineering code development data processing with statistics and data rendering and presentation.
- Working knowledge of composite materials Additive Manufacturing adhesives coatings etc.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and execute RF measurements at internal and external facilities and perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones.
- Familiarity with and exposure to military and tactical communication and data systems / architectures.
LInC
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
August 28 2025For 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 $104650.00 - $189175.00The 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
