Senior Radar Simulation Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Defense Sensors, Sensor Research Analysis Division is seeking an experienced Radar Simulation Engineer to join a team in Huntsville, Alabama. The team provides analysis, modeling and simulation, and testing support for complex Missile Defense Agency radar systems. The role supports development of a real-time radar simulation product used for warfighter training and certification, integrated missile defense exercises, and system-level testing that assists development of tactical command and control algorithms. The engineer will work as a self-directed individual contributor and collaborate closely with systems engineers, software engineers, and testers. The position requires daily on-site work at a government customer facility as part of a multi-contractor team, with regular interaction with industry partners and the government customer. The engineer is expected to represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in radar design, modeling and simulation, and/or analysis; the minimum experience requirement may be reduced in view of an advanced degree.
- Familiarity with compiled software languages such as C/C++.
- Competence in radar topics including detection theory, tracking, waveform scheduling, and object classification.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience using MATLAB or Python (Matplotlib).
- Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.
- Must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
- Experience in modeling and simulation of radar systems.
- Experience interpreting Ada source code.
- Experience writing radar algorithm description documents.
- Proven experience working with radar system simulations, preferably in the defense sector.
Responsibilities
- Perform radar systems analysis.
- Investigate customer-identified issues through root-cause identification and resolution.
- Simplify tactical radar algorithms into representative effects that can function in real time.
- Document results for technical briefings to end users and project leadership.
- Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and Python to develop and test algorithms for software engineers.
- Verify that software engineers’ implementations work according to design.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
