Junior Radar Modeling Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Junior Radar Modeling Engineer to join a team developing radar system models and software for RF/EW applications in defense projects.

You will create analytic and high-fidelity models, integrate them into real-time simulators, and work on GUI and verification tasks, with opportunities to contribute across Windows and Linux environments. Must have a SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming; DS concepts.
• Experience with modeling/simulation systems and MATLAB or Python.
• Active SECRET clearance (US citizenship required).
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytic to high-fidelity models of RF systems to support EW analysis.
• Integrate models into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.
• Assess operator-in-the-loop effects on radar/missile simulations.
• Develop threat models including waveform scheduling and signal processing.
• Develop GUI and simulation tools on Windows and Linux.
• Test, verify, and document development and analysis efforts.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented programming

MATLAB

Python

Radar basics

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or Physics

Tools

Windows

Linux

Git

Visual Studio

CMake

Job description

Description

Our growing Leidos team in Huntsville is seeking a Junior Radar Modeling Engineer for Radar System Model/Software Development to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems involving foreign weapon systems. Leidos has offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, and we provide responsive, cost-effective intelligence, engineering, scientific, and IT solutions. In this role, you will join a team developing radar system software models supporting radio frequency (RF) and Electronic Warfare (EW) projects for the Defense Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Communities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of analytic to high-fidelity models of RF systems to support EW analysis.

• Development and integration into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.

• Assessing effects of operator-in-the-loop on radar and missile weapons system simulations.

• Development of threat models to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, signal processing, and closed-loop missile behavior.

• Simulation and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development in Windows and Linux.

• Testing, verification, and documentation of development and analysis efforts.

Qualifications:

• Candidate mustpossessaBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an ABET-accredited institution along with relevant modeling and simulation experience

• Proficient background in C++ and/or object-oriented programming and an understanding ofdigital signal processing.

• Experience with modeling and simulation systems.

• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python (or other simulation tools).

• Candidate must have an active SECRET level clearance (or higher). (US Citizenship isrequired)

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing torelocateto the Huntsville, AL area.

Desired Skills:

• Additionalconsideration will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of radar fundamentals and electronic warfare.

• Experience with any of the following concepts is preferred, but notrequired: agile scrum, RF, weapons system analysis, graphics and displays, and real-time operating systems.

• Experience with any of the following tools is preferred, but notrequired: Microsoft Visual Studio,CMake, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) Git, Bash orPowershell, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or other similar tools.

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Original Posting:

September 10, 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 .

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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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.