Radar Modeling Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Radar Modeling Engineer in Huntsville to develop high-fidelity RF models and integrate them into simulation environments. You will contribute to RF and EW projects, leveraging C++ and MATLAB/Python, with a SECRET clearance and readiness to relocate if needed.

The role involves GUI and tool development for Windows and Linux, plus rigorous testing, verification, and documentation of complex radar simulations for defense applications.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• BS with 4–8 years or MS with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• 1+ years of modeling and simulation experience.
• Proficient in C++ with knowledge of digital signal processing.
• Experience with modeling and simulation systems; MATLAB or Python is a plus.
• Active SECRET level clearance or higher; US citizenship required.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytic to high-fidelity RF 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 simulations.
• Develop threat models including waveform scheduling, tracking, and signal processing.
• Create simulation GUI and tooling for Windows and Linux.
• Test, verify, and document development and analysis efforts.

Skills

Radar Modeling

C++

Modeling & Simulation

MATLAB / Python

Security Clearance

Relocation to Huntsville

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Visual Studio

CMake

JIRA / Bitbucket / Git

Bash / PowerShell

WPF

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Radar Modeling Engineer for 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an ABET-accredited institution; BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 1+ years of relevant modeling and simulation experience
• Candidate must have a proficient background in C++ and/or object-oriented programming while having an an understanding of digital signal processing.
• Candidate must have experience with modeling and simulation systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python (or other simulation tools).
• Candidate must have an active SECRET level clearance (or higher) and able to maintain. (US Citizenship is required)
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Desired Skills

• 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.

Original Posting

July 28, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.