RF Algorithm Developer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

9d • $87,100 - $157,450 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems - Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking an RF Algorithm Developer to support the division’s algorithm development efforts, focusing on RF seeker signal processing capabilities and concepts of operations. The division performs radar design, hardware builds, algorithm and software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, and analysis across research and development and operational tasks.

The role involves maintaining familiarity with fielded systems supported by the division, investigating emerging RF seeker technologies, and developing studies that inform customers about seeker technology advancements. Studies may include provisional MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware. The developer presents study progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders and collaborates with division colleagues on radar development and testing activities. This is not a remote or work-from-home position; candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 4–8 years of experience in one or more relevant experience areas, or 2–6 years with a master’s degree.
• Excellent mathematics skills and/or strong fundamentals in one or more of: signals and systems, digital signal processing, tracking algorithms, or electromagnetics.
• Ability to apply relevant skills to radar modeling and simulation, antenna array theory, digital signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, or field testing of sensor systems.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific programming tools to implement mathematical or science-based phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning, collaboration, and challenging engineering problems.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama; this is not a remote or work-from-home position.
• U.S. citizenship and a current Final Secret Clearance that the candidate can maintain.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in several listed experience areas.
• Experience with RF seeker systems, radar systems, or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience with HWIL simulation environments.
• Experience coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly productive environment.
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Experience understanding, evaluating, and implementing published scientific literature, such as IEEE publications.
• Relevant publications in listed experience areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the division’s RF seeker algorithm development efforts, including signal processing capabilities and concepts of operations.
• Maintain familiarity with fielded systems supported by the division.
• Investigate emerging RF seeker technologies and develop studies to educate customers on technology advancements.
• Conduct provisional MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware.
• Present progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders.
• Collaborate on radar development and testing activities.

What This Job Offers

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