Electronic Warfare Test/Integration Engineer

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About the role

Leidos’ Defense Open Air Sensors Division is seeking an Electronic Warfare Test/Integration Engineer to join a diverse team creating unique solutions for complex sensor and radar-oriented problems. This position offers new or experienced engineers continued opportunities to learn and grow in technical knowledge of sensor and radar systems. The department encourages and frequently incorporates new ideas from all employees into sensor projects spanning the entire DoD ecosystem. Opportunities for advancement into senior technical roles, as well as project or personnel management, are available.

Leidos Defense Sensors provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.

Responsibilities

• Software installation, integration, and testing of RF/EW sensors and systems
• CONUS deployment and operation of RF/EW sensors and systems
• Author formal test plans and procedures, and document the results of test events
• Perform tasks related to signal processing, measurement tracker processing, system performance metrics, sensor simulation, or utility tools as part of larger efforts or customer goals
• Manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills

Requirements

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience, or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages
• Linux familiarity, including Bash scripting
• Ability to create test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical documentation with strong technical writing skills
• Experience with RF/EW Test engineering at official test events or in lab environments
• Knowledge of basic radar principles (RDMs, RWR, range equation calculations, doppler shifts, basic trajectory profiles, etc.)
• Good understanding of formal RF/EW testing approaches
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid technical background
• Adaptable and willing to be present with hardware for tests and to support repairs/diagnostics
• Highly organized, able to work calmly and independently in a fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• 100% onsite in Huntsville, AL
• Must be a US citizen
• No clearance required to start, but must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
• Reside in the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing automated tests
• Real-time software experience (thread safety, CPU affinity, etc.)
• Proficiency with network setup and maintenance in a Linux environment
• Experience with and debugging using network ICDs (UDP preferred)
• Experience authoring and maintaining test plans and procedures
• Experience leading a testing effort, including planning, Test Readiness Review (TRR), and execution
• Linux administration and scripting experience
• Active Top-Secret clearance
• Experience in the operation of radar HWILs
• BIOS and UEFI shell familiarity
• Experience working on any radar-related program or project

Pay

Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00. 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.

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.