RF Seeker Engineer
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Systems – Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking an RF Seeker Engineer to support algorithm development, with an emphasis on RF seeker signal processing capabilities and concepts of operations. The division conducts radar design, hardware builds, algorithm and software development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and analysis for 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 educate customers on seeker technology advancements. Studies will involve provisional MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware. The engineer will present progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders and collaborate with the division on radar development and testing activities. The role is based in the Huntsville–North Alabama area and is not remote or work-from-home. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold a final Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution plus 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 strong fundamentals in at least one 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 science-based 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, Alabama area.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to 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, including RF seeker concepts of operations or mode logic, signal processing, electronic warfare, simulation development, modeling and analysis, software development, calibration, tracking, radar resource management, or RF test equipment.
- Highly organized, with the ability to work independently at times in a fast-paced and highly productive work 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 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 cutting-edge RF seeker technologies.
- Develop studies on seeker technology advancements using 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
