Radar Engineer Intern

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Radar Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Huntsville, AL to work on advanced radar programs, signal processing, and algorithm development. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers on performance optimization, latency reduction, and deployment of sensor systems in EW environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, US citizenship, and eligibility for DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area.
• Strong technical background with radar modeling, simulation and software development.
• Experience collaborating with a team of engineers to solve radar algorithm problems.

Responsibilities

• Support development of radar signal processors and tracking algorithms.
• Contribute to simulations of radar systems and field-testing of RF sensors and systems.
• Investigate newer algorithms from literature to improve performance and latency.

Skills

Radar modeling

Radar algorithms

Team collaboration

ABET-accredited

US citizenship

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical/Computer Engineering)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Linux

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 Radar Engineer Intern to join a diverse team in Summer 2027 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. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

Are you ready to make an impact?

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

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Should be able to apply skills to the areas of radar modeling & simulation and software development.
• 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: MATLAB / Python Modern C++ development Familiarity with Linux.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar simulation along with a strong background in statistics and probability.
• Basic radar knowledge.

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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: 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 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.

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. 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.

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

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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.