Radar Modeling & Defense Systems Analyst - Entry Level

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking an Entry-Level Computer Scientist to support radar and weapon system performance analysis in a high-fidelity modeling and simulation environment. The role involves setting up, testing, and evaluating system performance and delivering analyses and briefings to stakeholders in support of national defense.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, collaborate well with a diverse team, and be eligible for a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related technical field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Foundational knowledge of C++.
• Experience in computer programming, algorithm development, or analytical software tools.
• Ability to analyze data sets and provide meaningful, statistically relevant insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in the North Alabama area upon start.

Responsibilities

• Support M&S configuration, testing, and data analysis activities of radar and weapon systems to determine performance capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills in support of analysis products and presentations.
• Work with a team to find solutions to novel, complex, and non‑traditional questions.
• Prepare and deliver analysis results, technical briefings, and demonstrations to program stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C++

Algorithms

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

MATLAB

Linux

Modeling tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking an Entry-Level Computer Scientist to support radar and weapon system performance analysis in a high-fidelity modeling and simulation environment. The role involves setting up, testing, and evaluating system performance and delivering analyses and briefings to stakeholders in support of national defense.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, collaborate well with a diverse team, and be eligible for a DoD Top Secret clearance.