Radar Modeling Engineer

About the role

Leidos is seeking a talented Radar Modeling Engineer for Radar System Model/Software Development to join a diverse team creating unique solutions for complex problems involving foreign weapon systems. Leidos has offices across the United States engaged in defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, providing responsive, cost-effective intelligence, engineering, scientific, and IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Development of analytic to high-fidelity models of RF systems to support EW analysis.
• Development and integration into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.
• Assessing effects of operator-in-the-loop on radar and missile weapons system simulations.
• Development of threat models to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, signal processing, and closed-loop missile behavior.
• Simulation and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development in Windows and Linux.
• Testing, verification, and documentation of development and analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Graduating GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Proficient background in C++ and/or object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of digital signal processing.
• Experience with modeling and simulation systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python (or other simulation tools).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate relevant skills in one or more of the focus areas and ability to work in a highly technical team to solve challenging problems utilizing a broad spectrum of skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizen.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of radar fundamentals and electronic warfare.
• Experience with agile scrum, RF, weapons system analysis, graphics and displays, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, CMake, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.), Git, Bash or PowerShell, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or other similar tools.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $69,550.00 - $125,725.00. 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.

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.

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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.