Description
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Leidos Defense Sensor is seeking a talented, self-motivated, experienced various level of Radar Systems Engineers to join a diverse team in Huntsville, AL that provides analysis, modeling & simulation, and testing support for complex Missile Defense Agency (MDA) radar systems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields providing responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.
Join a group of highly technical engineers and analysts supporting the development of a real-time radar simulation product that is used for performing warfighter training and certifications, integrated missile defense exercises, and system level testing assisting development of tactical command and control algorithms. The applicant should be a self-starter, individual contributor and able to collaborate closely with systems engineers and software engineers and testers.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Primary Responsibilities
- In this role you will perform radar systems analysis, deep dive customer noted issues through root cause identification and resolution, simplify tactical radar algorithms to representative effects that can function in real-time, and document results for technical briefings to end-users and project leadership.
- This role involves development of a significant amount of analysis tools through MATLAB / Python to develop algorithms to provide to software engineers and to ensure they are working according to design.
- This position requires working daily on-site at a government customer facility on a multi-contractor team and interacting regularly with industry partners and the government customer. Through this opportunity the candidate will be expected to represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Radar Engineering, or a related STEM discipline plus 8-12 years of experience in radar design, modeling & simulation, and/or analysis or Masters degree in STEM disciplines and a minimum of 6 - 10 years of experience in radar design, modeling & simulation, and/or analysis.
- Familiarity with compiled software languages such as C/C++, and competence in a broad array of radar topics such as detection theory, tracking, waveform scheduling, and object classification.
- Position requires strong analysis skills, including analysis experience using MATLAB or Python.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
- Must be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.Preferred Qualifications:- Candidates with experience in modeling & simulation of radar systems are preferred.
- Candidates with experience writing radar algorithm description documents are preferred.
- Candidates with proven experience working with radar systems, simulations, and electronic warfare, preferably within the defense sector, are highly preferred.
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Original Posting:June 16, 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.
About LeidosLeidos 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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