Traveling Software/ Radar Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensor seeks a Traveling Software/Radar Engineer to join a diverse team solving complex sensor and radar orientation challenges across CONUS/OCONUS environments. The role involves field testing, documentation, and collaboration with engineers during installation and operation.

Travel up to 75% is required; candidate should have a STEM degree (ABET) with 2–4 years of experience, strong Linux, Bash, and networking fundamentals, and be a U.S. citizen with a final secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM-related field from an ABET-accredited school plus 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's 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 be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.
• RedHat Linux experience, Bash scripting, Networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced technology radar programs through local field testing and CONUS/OCONUS test event support.
• Develop documentation to support installation and operation of the systems to aid in training of new personnel.
• Work closely with other engineers during system installation and operation; onsite network configuration and debugging.
• Minor Bash scripting modifications may be required to establish repeatable solutions for day-to-day activities.

Skills

C++ development

RedHat Linux

Bash scripting

Networking

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Job description

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. To explore and learn more.

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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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, 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.