Radar Modeling Engineer

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a talented Radar Modeling Engineer for Radar System Model/Software Development in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you will be developing radar system software models supporting RF and Electronic Warfare projects.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, proficiency in C++ and an active SECRET clearance. The pay range is $57,850 - $104,575.

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 an active SECRET level clearance and be a US Citizen.

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.
• Testing, verification, and documentation of development and analysis efforts.

Skills

C++ and/or object-oriented programming

Digital signal processing

Modeling and simulation systems

Familiarity with MATLAB or Python

Self-motivated team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

CMake

Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket)

Git

Bash or Powershell

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a talented 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

• Candidate mustpossessaBachelor'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 musthave an understanding ofdigital 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 mustdemonstraterelevant skills in one or more of the focus areas and have the ability/desire to work in a highly technical team to solve challenging problemsutilizinga broad spectrum of skills.
• Candidate must have an active SECRET level clearance (or higher) andabletomaintain.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing torelocateto the Huntsville, AL area.

Desired Skills

• Additionalconsideration 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 notrequired: agile scrum, RF, weapons system analysis, graphics and displays, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with any of the following tools is preferred, but notrequired: Microsoft Visual Studio,CMake, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) Git, Bash orPowershell, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or other similar tools.

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.