Signature Modeling Engineer

Leidos•Beavercreek, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Signatures Modeling Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. This role involves applying signature production skills to state-of-the-art research and development problems, supporting various customer agencies like AFRL, NASIC, and LCMC. The engineer will utilize advanced signature prediction codes (Xpatch, SENTRi) on vehicle models to generate accurate signature models, create custom prediction tools, and perform special analyses. This position offers direct collaboration with creators of industry-standard tools and requires technical excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity. The role involves customer interaction, leading technical projects, and pursuing growth in new areas. While the position requires mostly onsite work due to the sensitive nature of the work and the need for in-person collaboration, flexible in-office hours and some remote work are offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with experience in Electrical Engineering or a closely related scientific field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering Physics, etc.
US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Proficient understanding of applied electromagnetics with skills in EM modeling and experimentation and interest in continuous learning
Adept in CEM prediction software and proven history of applying simulation tools to characterize EM phenomenology
Good communication skills and a willingness and interest to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment to drive towards overall project and team objectives
Demonstrated abilities in technical writing, documentation, and organization
Ability to work as a team member
Solid attention to detail and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master’s / PhD
Radar Cross Section (RCS) design familiarity
Knowledge of antenna design principals, array technology, frequency selective surfaces, and/or radome design principles
CAD and meshing familiarity
A basic understanding of, or exposure to the following is a plus, but not required: Automatic Target Recognition, Radar signal processing fundamentals, MATLAB, Python, and C++
Experience with running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC), graphics processor units (GPU), and other advanced processing platforms
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
Electronic Warfare

Responsibilities

Work in small teams to achieve program goals
Model and characterize electromagnetic (EM) phenomenology’s (scattering, absorption, polarization, refraction, diffraction, etc.) primarily in radio frequency (RF) bands
Characterize and evaluate radar cross sections (RCS)
Verify and validate measured data and computational electromagnetic (CEM) predictions
Create signature predictions using CEM prediction software (SENTRi, Xpatch, COMSOL, CST, HFSS, Feko, etc.)
Write and present technical information related to development activities