Algorithm Engineer (GBRD)

Leidos•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$107,900 - $195,050•Onsite

About The Position

Algorithm Engineer – Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Location: Colorado Springs, CO Make a Meaningful Impact at Leidos At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people, support our communities, and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are committed to doing what’s right—for our customers, our employees, and the world around us. Your greatest work is ahead. Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an Algorithm Engineer in our Colorado Springs, Colorado office. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in support of the Ground-Based Radar (GBR) Digitization Program, a critical modernization effort focused on enhancing the nation's missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness capabilities. Mission Overview In this role, you will support the modernization of legacy radar systems across eight Ground-Based Radar sites. These systems provide continuous surveillance, detection, tracking, and reporting of missile and satellite activity in support of Missile Warning (MW), Missile Defense (MD), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions. The GBR Digitization Program is implementing a common digital backend architecture and modernizing radar front-end systems to maximize standardization, improve maintainability, and enhance mission readiness across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Dynamics, Physics, or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree).
US Citizen; Currently possesses an Active Secret Clearance.
Experience in radar system algorithm engineering and physics.
Demonstrated experience with algorithm design, development, test (V&V).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting DoD, MDA, U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or Intelligence Community programs.
Experience with Integrated Tactical Warning / Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems or radar systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize radar processing algorithms that enable target detection, tracking, and classification.
Develop and refine digital signal processing (DSP), image formation, and radar processing algorithms.
Implement logic for target detection, tracking, classification, clutter suppression, and motion compensation.
Create mathematical models and high-fidelity simulations to validate concepts prior to hardware deployment.
Collaborate with radar front-end and back-end engineering teams to ensure algorithms meet mission performance objectives.
Establish measurable, testable criteria to support verification and validation of system performance.
Work closely with systems engineering teams to define future system designs that meet demanding mission requirements and operate reliably in austere, remote environments.
Support modeling and simulation efforts and tools for algorithm prototyping, analysis and testing.
As needed, develop and maintain a GBRD Algorithm Description Document (ADD).