Radar Engineer Intern

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Radar Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to work on radar signal processors, tracking algorithms, and sensor integration. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to explore newer algorithms and reduce processing latency while deploying advanced sensor systems.

You must be enrolled in an EE/CE program, be a U.S. citizen, and be eligible for DoD clearance; relocation to the Huntsville, AL area is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area.
• Strong teamwork and fundamentals in MATLAB, Python, C++, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Support radar programs including signal processors, tracking algorithms, and sensors in EW environments; simulate radar systems; field-test RF sensors and systems.

Skills

Radar modeling

Radar simulation

MATLAB

Python

C++

Linux

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited B.E./B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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, prove, 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 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.