RF Seeker Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking an RF Seeker Engineer to support algorithm development, with a focus 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 testing, and analysis across research, development, and operational tasks.

The engineer will maintain familiarity with fielded systems supported by the division, investigate emerging RF seeker technologies, and develop studies to inform customers about advancements in seeker technology. Studies may include provisional MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware. The role also presents study progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders and collaborates with the division on radar development and testing activities.

This position is based in the Huntsville–North Alabama area and is not remote. Candidates must be area residents or willing to relocate, be U.S. citizens, and possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution and at least 2 years of experience in one or more listed experience areas, or a relevant master's degree with exposure to one or more listed experience areas.
• Excellent mathematics skills and/or sound fundamentals in one or more of the following: 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 scientific phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret clearance, or meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in several of the listed experience areas.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly productive environment.
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience understanding, evaluating, and implementing published scientific literature, such as IEEE publications.
• Relevant publications in the listed experience areas.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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