Radar Communications Engineer

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Radar/Communications Engineer to join the NISC team, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) surveillance and radar modernization. This role requires extensive knowledge of radar and/or communications engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with FAA and industry standards. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who thrive in collaborative environments and work on mission-critical systems.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide engineering consultation for compliance with FAA and industry standards across the system lifecycle (contract, design, implementation).
• Support the development and revision of national engineering policies for radar modernization programs.
• Develop new simulation and graphical solutions for complex engineering problems using industry-standard tools.
• Facilitate coordination for the integration of National Airspace System (NAS) communications (cooperative/non-cooperative radar and radar/automation).
• Manage National Change Proposals, Configuration Control Board processes, and departmental websites.
• Design, analyze, and review electrical circuits, components, and subsystems for radar and surveillance systems.
• Develop requirements to support modernization efforts.
• Perform system and component level troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Support integration, test, and validation activities.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and design reports.
• Participate in design reviews, configuration management, and risk assessments.
• Support installations at field sites as needed.
• *Basic Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field with 8-12 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, evidenced by technical papers or publications.
• Experience with CAD tools.
• Deep understanding and direct work experience in radar systems, RF, and microwave technology.
• Familiarity with analog and digital circuits.
• Knowledge of RADAR signal processing and engineering tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary engineering teams (power, civil, mechanical, software).
• Ability to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to radar, RF, microwave, and general electrical engineering safety (e.g., IEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NEC).
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Experience working with the FAA.
• Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards, and orders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strategic thinker capable of developing work breakdown structures for abstract or complex problems.
• Strong initiative and follow-through to accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly organized.