RF Seeker Engineer

About the role

Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking multiple RF Seeker Engineers across various experience levels to join our Sensor Research and Analysis Division. Our division supports a wide range of research, development, and operational efforts, including radar design, hardware builds, algorithm development, software development, and HWIL testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the division’s algorithm development efforts with a focus on RF seeker signal-processing capabilities and concepts of operations.
• Maintain familiarity with the fielded systems our division supports, investigate cutting-edge RF seeker technologies, and develop studies that inform our customers about emerging seeker advancements.
• Present progress and study findings to Government and prime-contractor stakeholders and collaborate closely with division teams on broader radar development and testing activities.

Requirements

• Relevant experience areas including RF Seeker CONOPS, RF Seeker Mode Logic, Signal Processing, Electronic Warfare, Simulation Development, Modeling & Analysis, Software Development, Calibration, Tracking, Radar Resource Management, and RF Test Equipment.
• Basic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Final DoD Secret clearance.
• Excellent math fundamentals and demonstrated capability in signals and systems, digital signal processing, tracking algorithms, electromagnetics, and experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific programming tools.

Qualifications

• Highly organized, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating design documentation, requirements specifications, or other technical documentation.
• Experience evaluating, interpreting, and implementing concepts from peer-reviewed scientific literature (e.g., IEEE publications).
• Relevant publications in any of the listed technical experience areas.

Skills

• Proficiency in multiple listed experience areas.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid technical background.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning, collaborating, and tackling challenging engineering problems.

Benefits

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role is 100% onsite and located in the North Alabama region. Candidates must be residents of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama region.

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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