Satellite Communications Engineer

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: We’re seeking a communications engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. You will conduct research, develop innovative solutions, and analyze advanced satellite communication systems to enable design, development, and integration for secure, reliable data, voice, or video transmissions. Required: Desired: If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field. - At least 12 or more years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs. - Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications. - Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational co...