Radar Analysis IPT Lead

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Huntsville, AL is looking for a Radar Analysis IPT Lead to execute and lead radar performance analysis for advanced radar systems. This role involves hands-on performance modeling using tools like MATLAB and C++, while also guiding a small team of analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in radar performance analysis, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $107,900 to $195,050 and various benefits including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of hands-on radar performance analysis experience.
• Proficient in MATLAB for radar performance modeling.
• Good communication skills for a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute radar performance modeling using established tool suites.
• Lead a small radar analysis team while being the primary contributor.
• Present performance assessments to program leadership and customers.

Skills

Radar performance analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Radar Analysis IPT 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, hands‑on Radar Analysis IPT Lead to execute and lead radar performance modeling and analysis activities for an advanced radar system. This role is not purely managerial – the selected candidate will directly perform detailed radar performance analysis while guiding a small team of analysts. The IPT Lead will leverage and adapt existing radar modeling and simulation toolsets developed on prior programs to assess detection, tracking, and system‑level performance in realistic operational environments. The role requires deep understanding of radar physics, signal processing impacts, and practical performance verification methods.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directly execute radar performance modeling using established tool suites (MATLAB, Python‑based frameworks, C++ models, etc.)
• Adapt legacy radar performance tools to current system architecture and requirements
• Assess applicability of previously developed radar performance models to current design
• Modify and extend modeling frameworks to reflect
  • Updated RF architectures
  • Antenna/beamforming differences
  • Processing chain updates
• Analyze detection performance (CFAR variants, threshold selection)
• Evaluate tracking filter performance (e.g., Kalman‑based estimators)
• Assess dwell time, PRF selection, waveform tradeoffs, and coherent integration impacts
• Identify algorithm sensitivities that drive system‑level performance risk
• Lead a small radar analysis team while remaining the primary technical contributor
• Review and approve analysis products and technical reports
• Present quantitative performance assessments to program leadership and customers
• Provide clear, data‑driven recommendations to influence system design decisions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET‑accredited school; 8‑12 years of hands‑on radar performance analysis experience; proficiency in MATLAB for radar performance modeling.
• Good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative lab environment and interfacing with customers.
• US Citizen with a Final Secret Clearance.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transitioning analysis tools between programs.
• Familiarity with hardware performance drivers (noise figure, linearity, antenna gain patterns).
• Experience correlating simulation results with flight or range test data.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and alignment with market data.

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.