Radar Modeling Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a talented Radar Modeling Engineer to join a diverse team working on radar system models and software development for RF/EW projects in the Defense Intelligence Community.

The role emphasizes developing high-fidelity RF models, integrating into simulation architectures, and delivering robust verification and documentation. Candidates should have a strong C++ background, DSP understanding, MATLAB/Python familiarity, and be eligible for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field from ABET-accredited institution.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher is required.
• Strong background in C++ and/or object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of digital signal processing.
• Experience with modeling and simulation systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python (or other simulation tools).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship and residency in North Alabama / willingness to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical to high-fidelity RF system models to support EW analysis.
• Integrate models into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.
• Assess operator-in-the-loop effects on radar/missile system simulations.
• Develop threat models including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, signal processing, and closed-loop behavior.
• Conduct GUI and software development in Windows and Linux environments.
• Perform testing, verification, and documentation of development work and analyses.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented programming

Digital signal processing

Modeling and simulation

MATLAB

Python

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Mathematics / Physics)

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

CMake

Git

Bash

PowerShell

WPF

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talentedRadar Modeling Engineerfor Radar System Model/Software Development to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems involving foreign weapon systems. Leidos has offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, and we provide responsive, cost-effective intelligence, engineering, scientific, and IT solutions. In this role, you will join a team developing radar system software models supporting radio frequency (RF) and Electronic Warfare (EW) projects for the Defense Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Development of analytic to high-fidelity models of RF systems to support EW analysis.
• Development and integration into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.
• Assessing effects of operator-in-the-loop on radar and missile weapons system simulations.
• Development of threat models to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, signal processing, and closed-loop missile behavior.
• Simulation and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development in Windows and Linux.
• Testing, verification, and documentation of development and analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have a graduating GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Candidate must have a proficient background in C++ and/or object-oriented programming.
• Candidate must have an understanding of digital signal processing.
• Candidate must have experience with modeling and simulation systems.
• Candidate must have familiarity with MATLAB or Python (or other simulation tools).
• Candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must demonstrate relevant skills in one or more of the focus areas and have the ability/desire to work in a highly technical team to solve challenging problems utilizing a broad spectrum of skills.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of radar fundamentals and electronic warfare.
• Experience with any of the following concepts is preferred, but not required: agile scrum, RF, weapons system analysis, graphics and displays, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with any of the following tools is preferred, but not required: Microsoft Visual Studio, CMake, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) Git, Bash or Powershell, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or other similar tools.

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, 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 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 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 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.

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