Entry-Level Radar Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks an Entry-Level Radar Engineer to join a diverse team solving complex sensor and radar challenges. You will develop radar signal processors, tracking algorithms, and advanced sensors in EW environments, with opportunities to deploy new algorithms from literature.

The role emphasizes collaboration with peers to improve performance, latency, and system reliability on defense programs. A DoD Secret clearance and ABET-accredited degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in radar modeling, DSP, and field testing of sensor systems.
• Strong teamwork and fundamentals in MATLAB/Python and C++ on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced radar programs including signal processors and tracking algorithms.
• Simulate radar systems and field-test RF sensors and subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve performance and reduce latency.

Skills

Electrical Eng

DSP

MATLAB/Python

Radar Modeling

C++ Development

Linux

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Linux

Radar Simulation

Job 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 sustainable. 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 Systems is seeking a talented Entry-Level Radar Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar orientated problems.

We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Candidate will support advanced technology radar programs including development of radar signal processors, radar tracking algorithms, advanced sensors in EW environments; simulation of radar systems; field-testing of RF sensors and systems; in addition to the deployment of advanced sensor systems.
• In this role you will work closely with other skilled engineers as they deep-dive into existing algorithms to find areas for improvement in both performance and processing latency.
• You will find newer algorithms available in literature to investigate and determine if they can provide improvements to the various radar programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below will also be considered. Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Must be a resident of Northern Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background. Should be able to apply skills to the areas of radar modeling & simulation, antenna array theory, digital signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, and field testing of sensor systems. Experience working with a team of engineers in solving difficult radar algorithm problems, peer reviewing new algorithms developed internally or obtained from industry. Must have excellent teamwork skills and possess and show good fundamentals in the following: Digital signal processing Tracker algorithms MATLAB / Python Radar Simulation and Modeling. Candidate with additional skills in the following is desired: Electromagnetics Modern C++ development Familiarity with Linux.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with radar simulation along with a strong background in statistics and probability.

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

More details are available here.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.