Electronic Warfare Test/Integration Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensors in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Electronic Warfare Test/Integration Engineer to join a diverse team and tackle complex RF/EW sensor and radar challenges in a DoD context. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, software integration, and building formal test plans to validate system performance across CONUS deployments.

The position provides growth into senior technical roles or project leadership, requires 100% onsite work, U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages
• Linux familiarity, including Bash scripting
• Ability to create test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical documentation, with good technical writing acumen.
• Experience with RF/EW Test engineering at official test events or in lab environments
• Basic radar principles (RDMs, RWR, range equation calculations, doppler shifts, basic trajectory profiles, etc.)
• Good understanding of formal RF/EW testing approaches
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Adaptable and willing to be present with hardware for tests and to support repairs/diagnostics
• Highly organized, and able to work calmly and independently in a fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• 100% onsite
• Must be a US citizen
• No clearance required to start, must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Reside in the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Software installation, integration, and testing of RF/EW sensors and systems
• CONUS deployment and operation of RF/EW sensors and systems
• Authoring of formal test plans and procedures, and documenting the results of test events.
• A variety of tasks related to signal processing, measurement tracker processing, system performance metrics, sensor simulation, or utility tools as part of larger efforts or customer goals will be assigned. In this role, your organizational skills will be paramount in managing multiple tasks.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Linux

Test planning

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

Linux Bash

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Open Air Sensors Division is seeking an Electronic Warfare Test/Integration Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar orientated problems. This position affords new or experienced engineers continued opportunities to learn and grow in technical knowledge of sensor and radar systems. The department encourages and frequently incorporates new ideas from all employees into our many sensor projects which span the entire DoD ecosystem. Opportunities for advancement into senior technical roles, as well as project or personnel management are also available.

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Leidos Defense Sensors

Leidos Defense Sensors provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Software installation, integration, and testing of RF/EW sensors and systems
• CONUS deployment and operation of RF/EW sensors and systems
• Authoring of formal test plans and procedures, and documenting the results of test events.
• A variety of tasks related to signal processing, measurement tracker processing, system performance metrics, sensor simulation, or utility tools as part of larger efforts or customer goals will be assigned. In this role, your organizational skills will be paramount in managing multiple tasks.

Basic Qualifications

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages
• Linux familiarity, including Bash scripting
• Ability to create test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical documentation, with good technical writing acumen.
• Experience with RF/EW Test engineering at official test events or in lab environments
• Basic radar principles (RDMs, RWR, range equation calculations, doppler shifts, basic trajectory profiles, etc.)
• Good understanding of formal RF/EW testing approaches
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Adaptable and willing to be present with hardware for tests and to support repairs/diagnostics
• Highly organized, and able to work calmly and independently in a fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• 100% onsite
• Must be a US citizen
• No clearance required to start, must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Reside in the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing automated tests.
• Any real-time software experience (thread safety, CPU affinity, etc.)
• Proficiency with network setup and maintenance in a Linux environment
• Experience with, and debugging using, network ICDs (UDP preferred)
• Experience authoring and maintaining test plans and procedures
• Experience leading a testing effort, including planning, Test Readiness Review (TRR), and execution.
• Experience with Linux administration and scripting
• Active Top-secret clearance
• Experience in the operation of radar HWILs
• BIOS and UEFI shell familiarity
• Experience working on any radar-related program or project

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.