Radar Algorithms Deputy Team Lead

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

18h • $107,900 - $195,050 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Open Air Sensors Division is seeking a Radar Algorithms Deputy Team Lead to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar-oriented problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Requirements

• BS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 8-12 years of relevant experience -OR- MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field and 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Quality technical understanding of radar signal processing and some level of skill with project management.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding, evaluating, and implementing published scientific literature from sources such as IEEE.
• Demonstrated experience leading small radar modeling or algorithm development efforts in a DoD context with a technical team of 3-5 engineers or larger, while being responsible for cost and schedule
• Strong understanding of core radar principles, including the radar range equation, signal processing techniques, digital beamforming, and tracking.
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar scientific-based programming tools to implement math or science-based phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics is required.
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative environment and interfacing with customers and other stakeholders.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area.
• Must possess an active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience accurately estimating the engineering effort associated with modeling and simulation or algorithm development tasks and tracking progress via an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System) reporting and analysis or other related program management concepts
• Experience with digital array radar systems (AESA / PESA)
• Prior experience as an IPT lead or deputy on DoD programs > $50M
• Relevant publications in listed technology areas
• Active TOP SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

• Run a small team (5) that addresses one or more sub-tasks, including being responsible for cost and schedule, and some amount of analysis on earned-value metrics
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for assigned sub-tasks
• Lead research and development of advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
• Serve as the primary POC for system verification activities related to radar performance, including analysis and test planning and execution
• Lead the development of new radar concepts, including modeling and simulation of new RF designs and overall capability assessment
• Perform high-fidelity radar and RF modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as related tool feature development and maintenance
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers in the topics of signal processing, tracking, radar system engineering, RF modeling, and customer communication
• Read and understand radar whitepapers that enable advanced radar capability
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to government customers and program leadership
• Serve in a forward-facing role to the end customer on a routine basis
• Support proposal development and technical volume writing for follow-on efforts
• Coordinating with other IPT leads across the program to ensure technical integration
• Support CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level