Radar Signal Processing Engineers

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Radar Signal Processing Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to develop advanced digital signal processing solutions for radar systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with MATLAB and Python, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The pay range for this position is between $69,550 and $125,725.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to apply mathematical skills to radar systems.
• Experience with scientific literature.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advanced digital signal processing algorithms.
• Field testing of RF sensors and systems.
• Coordinate CONUS/OCONUS deployment of sensor systems.
• Manage multiple tasks while ensuring compatibility with group codebases.

Skills

Digital signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Radar modeling & simulation

Mathematical skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

C++

CUDA

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Open Sensors Division is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar oriented problems. The position affords opportunities to learn and grow in technical knowledge of sensor and radar systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and development of advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms
• High‑fidelity radar and RF modeling, simulation, and analysis. Related tool feature development and maintenance.
• Integration and field testing of RF sensors and systems.
• CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems.
• 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. In this role, organizational skills will be paramount and managing multiple tasks while ensuring the work remains compatible with the group’s larger codebases.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with 2‑4 applicable years of experience – OR – MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 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 the above skills to 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.
• Experience working with MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific‑based programming tools to implement math or science‑based phenomenology related to linear systems, digital signal processing, tracking, or electromagnetics is required.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, AL, area. This is NOT a remote or work‑from‑home position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑performance computing languages such as C++ including CUDA.
• Experience in development or operations of radar HWILs.
• Experience with ADCs, DACs, clock distribution, or embedded systems.
• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast‑paced and highly productive work environment.
• Experience working on any radar or communications related program or project.
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Experience utilizing AI tools to augment technical output (e.g. to improve/automate documentation or code generation).
• Experience in radar resource management algorithms and approaches to low‑latency radar scheduling.
• MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant publications in listed technology areas.

Pay Range

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

EEO Statement

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.