Satellite Communications Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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. EXPERIENCE Required:
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 constraints. Integrate satellite communications with
ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets.
Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including
RF interference and encryption challenges. Collaborate with
multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor
personnel, to ensure mission success. Prepare and maintain
technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance
records. Support field testing, validation, and operational
deployment of satellite communications hardware and software.
Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and
end-users. An active TS/SCI with a polygraph security clearance is
required to be considered for this position. This position does not
offer clearance sponsorship. Desired: Master’s degree in electrical
engineering, satellite communications, or related discipline.
Expertise in RF and microwave system design, signal processing, and
satellite network engineering. Experience in investigating and
documenting existing system architectures for defense platforms.
Subject matter expertise in advanced system concepts related to
aerospace, spacecraft, or military communications. Experience with
DoD acquisition processes and documentation. 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. Original
Posting: March 30, 2026 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: Pay Range $131,300.00 -
$237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general
guideline only and 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Columbia , Satellite Communications Engineer, Engineering , Chantilly, Maryland
