Radar Algorithms Deputy Team Lead

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos is seeking a Radar Algorithms Deputy Team Lead to join the Defense Open Air Sensors Division in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a small team responsible for sub-tasks, cost and schedule, and radar algorithm development.

The role requires strong radar signal processing knowledge, Matlab/Python skills, and the ability to communicate with government customers. Residency in North Alabama or relocation is expected; this is not remote.

Formación

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 6–12 years relevant DoD experience.
• Strong radar signal processing knowledge and ability to estimate engineering effort.
• Experience leading small radar modeling or algorithm development teams.
• Ability to read IEEE literature and implement findings.
• Experience mentoring juniors and presenting to government customers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small team (5) across sub-tasks with cost and schedule responsibility.
• Develop advanced DSP algorithms and radar concepts, including RF modeling.
• Coordinate with IPT leads for technical integration and customer briefings.
• Prepare technical proposals and support deployment across CONUS/OCONUS.

Conocimientos

Radar signal processing

Project management

Mentorship

Customer communication

Matlab

Python

Educación

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited MS in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

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 a Radar Algorithms Deputy Team Lead to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar-oriented 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.

Primary Responsibilities

This radar program has multiple associated task orders / sub-tasks. The candidate will be expected to run a small team (5) that addresses one or more sub-tasks. This includes being responsible for cost and schedule, and some amount of analysis on earned-value metrics.

• Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for assigned sub-tasks
• Lead research and development of advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
• Serve as the primary POC for system verification activities related to radar performance, including analysis and test planning and execution (does not require MBSE or similar)
• Lead the development of new radar concepts, including modeling and simulation of new RF designs and overall capability assessment
• Perform high-fidelity radar and RF modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as related tool feature development and maintenance
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers in the topics of signal processing, tracking, radar system engineering, RF modeling, and customer communication
• Read and understand radar whitepapers that enable advanced radar capability
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to government customers and program leadership
• Serve in a forward-facing role to the end customer on a routine basis
• Support proposal development and technical volume writing for follow-on efforts
• Coordinating with other IPT leads across the program to ensure technical integration
• Support CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 8-12 years of relevant experience -OR- MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field and 6-10 years of relevant experience
• This posting intentionally covers a large range of experiences.
• The qualified candidate will have quality technical understanding of radar signal processing and some level of skill with project management.
• The current team lead will directly mentor the qualified candidate, so lack of experience can be covered by a strong desire and ability to learn on the job, extreme ownership, and a solid foundation in core radar principles.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding, evaluating, and implementing published scientific literature from sources such as IEEE.
• Demonstrated experience leading small radar modeling or algorithm development efforts in a DoD context with a technical team of 3-5 engineers or larger, while being responsible for cost and schedule
• Strong understanding of core radar principles, including the radar range equation, signal processing techniques, digital beamforming, and tracking.
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar scientific-based programming tools to implement math or science-based phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics is required.
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative environment and interfacing with customers and other stakeholders.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area.
• This is NOT a remote or work-from-home position.
• Must possess an active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience accurately estimating the engineering effort associated with modeling and simulation or algorithm development tasks and tracking progress via an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System) reporting and analysis or other related program management concepts
• Experience with digital array radar systems (AESA / PESA)
• Prior experience as an IPT lead or deputy on DoD programs > $50M
• Relevant publications in listed technology areas
• Active TOP SECRET clearance

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 here.

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.

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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.

Original Posting: October 14, 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.