Radar Signal Processing Engineer

Vodafone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on developing advanced signal processing algorithms for radar systems and requires expertise in radar technology and relevant programming languages. Candidates with a strong background in engineering and demonstrated team leadership are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics, or math required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's or 2-6 for Master's.
• Proficient in radar technologies and numerical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital signal processing algorithms for radar.
• Conduct RF sensor integration and field testing.
• Manage multiple tasks while ensuring system compatibility.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Technical background

Math skills

Radar technologies

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

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 Sensor Innovation Portfolio is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer to join our team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar orientated problems. This position affords new or experienced engineers continued opportunities to learn and grow in technical knowledge of sensor and radar systems. The department encourages and frequently incorporates new ideas from all employees into our many sensor projects which span the entire DoD ecosystem. Opportunities for advancement into senior technical roles, as well as project or personnel management are also available.

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!

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Advanced Technology Radar and EW programs including research and development of advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, high-fidelity radar and RF modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Integration and field testing of RF sensors and systems; and CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems.
• The Engineer in this role is expected to quickly immerse into radar and sensor phenomenology and our existing tools and models to begin contributing to new features.
• A variety of tasks related to signal processing, measurement tracker processing, system performance metrics, sensor simulation, or utility tools as part of larger efforts or customer goals will be assigned.
• Organizational skills will be paramount and managing multiple tasks while ensuring the work remains compatible with the group’s larger codebases.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or math from an accredited institution with at least 4 -8 years prior relevant experience OR a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or math with less than 2-6 years prior relevant experience

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading a team of talented employees to provide high-end technical services in a competitive environment.
• Enabling technologies including radar and EW, signal processing and tracking, physics modeling & simulation, analytical tool development, and data analysis.
• Must have excellent math skills and/or possess and show good fundamentals in one or more of the following: signals and systems, digital signal processing, tracking algorithms, electromagnetics
• Should be able to apply one or more of these skills to the areas of radar modeling & simulation, antenna array theory, digital signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, and field testing of sensor systems.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding, evaluating, and implementing published scientific literature from sources such as IEEE is highly valued.
• Experience working with Matlab, Python, or similar scientific-based programming tools to implement math or scienced based phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics are valued.
• Candidate must reside in the Huntsville, AL area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
• Must be a US citizen, be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

List additional skills and experience that are “nice to have” but not required.

• Experience in radar system development and/or modeling.
• Experience in high performance computing languages such as C++.
• Experience in development or operations of radar HWILs.
• Technical writing experience

Original Posting:
May 28, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.