Electronic Warfare Software Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is hiring an Electronic Warfare Software Engineer to develop solutions for complex challenges. You will engage in high-speed data acquisition, data distribution, and the integration of advanced sensor systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and prior experience with software design and signal processing. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field plus 2-4 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required.
• Experience with radar and EW system development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-speed data acquisition.
• Conduct real-time signal processing.
• Design modular software.
• Integrate technologies into prototype sensor systems.
• Field test RF sensors and systems.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Object-oriented software design principles

Modern C++ development

NVIDIA CUDA GPU development

Linux and shell scripting

Software design patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

GIT

JIRA

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

About the Leidos Defense Systems Sector

The Leidos Defense Systems Sector offers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services spanning land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our defense capabilities include enterprise and mission IT, large‑scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. We solve the world's toughest security challenges for customers with critical, can't fail missions.

Electronic Warfare Software Engineer

Leidos' Defense Systems Persistent Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a highly experienced Electronic Warfare Software Engineer to create unique solutions for complex challenges. With offices across the United States supporting defense, space, cyber, and commercial programs, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost‑effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• High‑speed data acquisition
• Data distribution and real‑time signal processing
• Modular software design
• Integration of COTS and custom technologies into prototype sensor systems
• Field testing of RF sensors and systems
• CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET‑accredited institution plus 2‑4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong foundational knowledge in one or more of the following:
• Object‑oriented software design principles
• Modern C++ development
• NVIDIA CUDA GPU development and optimization
• Linux and shell scripting
• Software design patterns
• Ability to apply these skills to radar and EW system development, digital signal processing, tracking algorithms, and field testing of sensor systems
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance
• Residence in the North Alabama area or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama region

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB
• Understanding of signal processing fundamentals (sampling, Fourier analysis, etc.)
• Familiarity with development and collaboration tools such as GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.