Radio Systems Technician

Description

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under Homeland and Force Protectionat Leidos currently has an opening within the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for a Radio Communications Technician.The candidate is responsible for providing remote and on-site service, repair, and installation support for existing hardware, software, communication network configurations, and new system initiatives across all locations within their area of responsibility. Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. This position will be based out of either Atlanta, GA or San Antionio TX.

Primary Responsibilities

This candidate will diagnose mechanical or technical deviations from performance specifications using established procedures and prepare reports to analyze failure trends and serviceability issues.

Duties will include managing, handling, and disposition / administration of Communications Security (COMSEC) material.

Their responsibilities may include providing on-site support services and assisting in the development and implementation of area-wide procedural / policy changes. The candidate will be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area and typically be accountable for coaching and reviewing the work of their peers. They will develop technical solutions to complex technical problems that require collaboration with internal experts and perform deep analyses of the impact on the product / solution. This position is expected to be around 25% travel, with an initial peak of around 40% travel.

Basic Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a minimum TS Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a program SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with telecommunications, electrical, computer engineering, and related communication technologies, including system operations, engineering, design, installation, repair, and analysis
• Expertise with VSAT and mobile satellite platforms that support multimedia PTT and PTM communication
• Experience operating and programming, UHF, VHF 700 / 800 MHz in conventional and non-truncated modes
• Experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) account management
• Experience in working with wireless / wired telecommunications technologies and platforms; interfacing commercial carrier representatives and articulating telecommunication service requests at a very technical level; and utilizing project management competencies in determining the applicable scope of work, material and equipment procurement, scheduling, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Must have normal color vision.
• Must be able to maintain a valid Driver's License
• Able to constantly stand to perform maintenance tasks for extended periods; frequently walk to access work sites while maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; make frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.
• Able to occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel; climb to access equipment, use ladders, and use lift carts; lift and carry objects weighing up to forty-five (45) pounds a minimum of twenty (20) feet; push and pull objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

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Original Posting : November 17, 2025

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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.