Radar Signal Processing Engineers

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Open Sensors Division seeks a Radar Signal Processing Engineer to solve complex sensor and radar problems. The engineer will contribute to DSP algorithm research, radar/RF modeling, and field testing of sensor systems.

Responsibilities include tool development, integration, and deployment of advanced sensors, with opportunities for growth into senior technical and project/people management roles.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2–4 years (BS) or higher (MS).
• Strong fundamentals in signals, systems, DSP, tracking, electromagnetics.
• Experience applying these skills to radar modeling, antenna theory, digital signal processing, tracking, and field testing.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of advanced 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.

Skills

Signals and systems

Digital signal processing

Tracking algorithms

Electromagnetics

Radar modeling & simulation

Matlab/Python

C++/CUDA (preferred)

AI tooling for documentation/code

Radar resource management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

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 Open Sensors Division is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineers to join a diverse 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 Sensor 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 2-4 applicable years of experience -OR- MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or 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 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.
• 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 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 US citizen, possess or 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 (i.e. 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 related technical field.
• Relevant publications in listed technology areas

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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.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting: June 16, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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 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.