Radar Engineers

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Radar Engineer to join a diverse team working on advanced radar programs, signal processors, and tracking algorithms. You will collaborate with engineers to optimize performance and latency, exploring new algorithms and sensor deployments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering (ABET) with 2–4 years of experience or a Master’s with less than 2 years, and US citizenship with final secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school; 2–4 years of experience or a Master’s with less than 2 years of experience.
• Experience in radar algorithm development and/or radar analysis.
• Experience or willingness to lead a team of engineers; peer review, oversee tasks, and other team lead activities.

Responsibilities

• 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; deployment of advanced sensor systems.
• Collaborate with other engineers to improve performance and reduce processing latency; explore newer algorithms from literature for potential improvements.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Radar algorithms

Digital signal processing

Tracker algorithms

MATLAB

Modern C++ development

Linux

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Linux

C++

Job description

Description

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

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 Engineers to join a diverse team 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

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below will also be considered and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in radar algorithm development and/or radar analysis.
• Experience or willingness to lead a team of engineers in solving difficult radar algorithm problems, peer reviewing new algorithms developed internally or obtained from industry, overseeing tasking, and other team lead activities.

Must have excellent teamwork skills and possess and show good fundamentals in the following:

• Digital signal processing
• Tracker algorithms
• MATLAB
• Radar Simulation and Modeling

Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area. Must be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Candidate With Additional Skills In The Following Is Desired

• Electromagnetics
• Modern C++ development
• Familiarity with Linux

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

August 20, 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 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.

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.

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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.