Mid- Level -Senior Level Radar Simulation Engineer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Sensor is seeking a talented, self-motivated, experienced Radar Systems Engineer to join a diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This role provides analysis, modeling & simulation, and testing support for complex Missile Defense Agency (MDA) radar systems. The team supports the development of a real-time radar simulation product used for warfighter training and certifications, integrated missile defense exercises, and system-level testing. The applicant should be a self-starter, an individual contributor, and able to collaborate closely with systems engineers, software engineers, and testers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Radar Engineering, or a related STEM discipline plus 8-15 years of experience in radar design, modeling & simulation, and/or analysis OR Master’s degree in STEM disciplines and a minimum of 6 – 15 years of experience in radar design, modeling & simulation, and/or analysis.
Familiarity with compiled software languages such as C/C++.
Competence in a broad array of radar topics such as detection theory, tracking, waveform scheduling, and object classification.
Strong analysis skills, including analysis experience using MATLAB or Python.
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.
Must possess and be able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in modeling & simulation of radar systems.
Experience writing radar algorithm description documents.
Proven experience working with radar systems, simulations, and electronic warfare, preferably within the defense sector.

Responsibilities

Perform radar systems analysis.
Conduct deep dives into customer-noted issues through root cause identification and resolution.
Simplify tactical radar algorithms to representative effects that can function in real-time.
Document results for technical briefings to end-users and project leadership.
Develop analysis tools through MATLAB/Python to develop algorithms for software engineers and to ensure they are working according to design.
Represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically.