Software Developer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • $69,550 - $125,725 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sensors - Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking a Software Developer to support radar design, hardware builds, algorithm and software development, HWIL testing, and analysis across research, development, and operational tasks. The role primarily involves designing, implementing, and optimizing real-time software for RF seeker capabilities and signal-processing pipelines. The developer will maintain familiarity with supported fielded systems, investigate emerging RF seeker technologies, and produce studies to inform customers about technology advancements. These studies may include MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware.

The developer will work with algorithm development engineers to transition prototype algorithms, including MATLAB and Python models, into robust, maintainable, high-performance modern C++ software architectures for real-time and embedded environments. The role also participates in closed-loop simulations, HWIL integration, system validation on radar hardware, and radar development and testing. The developer presents study progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Software 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 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 scientific phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics.
• Experience developing component, subsystem, or system acceptance and verification test plans and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning, collaborating, and tackling challenging engineering problems.
• Must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area; this is not a remote or work-from-home position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance, or be eligible 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

• Design, implement, and optimize real-time software for RF seeker capabilities and signal-processing pipelines.
• Maintain familiarity with fielded systems supported by the division and investigate emerging RF seeker technologies.
• Develop studies of seeker technology advancements using MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and radar hardware validation.
• Transition prototype algorithms, such as MATLAB and Python models, into robust, maintainable, high-performance modern C++ software architectures for real-time and embedded environments.
• Participate in closed-loop simulations, HWIL integration, and system validation on radar hardware.
• Present study progress and findings to government and prime contractor stakeholders.
• Collaborate on radar development and testing activities.
• Develop component, subsystem, or system acceptance and verification test plans and reports.

What This Job Offers

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