Traveling Software/ Radar Engineer

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 and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensor in Huntsville, AL seeks a Traveling Software/Radar Engineer to join a diverse team and solve complex sensor and radar problems. The role requires up to 75% travel to CONUS/OCONUS test events and hands-on support for installation and operation of systems.

You will develop documentation, train personnel, configure networks onsite, and write Bash scripts to streamline activities, working with other engineers across the program.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited STEM degree plus 2-4 years experience or Masters with less than 2 years experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to test events CONUS/OCONUS.
• Strong teamwork with fundamentals in RedHat Linux, Bash, and Networking.
• U.S. citizen with Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced radar programs via local field testing and test events.
• Develop documentation for installation and operation of systems for training.
• Collaborate with engineers during installation and operation; onsite network configuration and debugging.
• Create/modify Bash scripts to enable repeatable day-to-day solutions.

Skills

C++ development

Bash scripting

Networking experience

Teamwork skills

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Tools

RedHat Linux

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 sustainably. 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 Sensor is seeking a talented Traveling Software/ Radar Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar orientated problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will support advanced technology radar programs through local field testing and both CONUS and OCONUS test event support. When not traveling or testing the candidate will be involved with developing documentation to support installation and operation of the systems to aid in training of new personnel. In this role you will work closely with other skilled engineers during system installation and operation. Onsite network configuration and debugging will be required while working alongside military personnel. Minor bash script creation and/or modification may be required to establish a repeatable and simple solution to support day-to-day activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM-related field (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) from an ABET-accredited school plus 2-4 years of relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience traveling for work and be willing to travel up to 75 % to test events both CONUS and OCONUS for extended periods and on short notice.
• Must possess excellent teamwork skills and possess and show good fundamentals in the following:
  • RedHat Linux experience
  • Bash scripting
  • Networking experience
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• C++ development
• Active passport

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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.

Pay Range

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.