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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Sr. 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.
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Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will support advanced technology radar programs including development of radar signal processors, radar tracking algorithms, advanced sensors in EW environments; simulation of radar systems; field-testing of RF sensors and systems; in addition to the deployment of advanced sensor systems.
In this role you will work closely with other skilled engineers as they deep-dive into existing algorithms to find areas for improvement in both performance and processing latency. You will find newer algorithms available in literature to investigate and determine if they can provide improvements to the various radar programs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with 8-12 years of experience in radar algorithm development and/or radar analysis.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong technical background.
Able to apply skills to the areas of radar modeling & simulation, antenna array theory, digital signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, and field testing of sensor systems.
Experience or be willing to lead a team of engineers in solving difficult radar algorithm problems, peer reviewing new algorithms developed internally or obtained from industry, overseeing tasking, and other team lead activities.
Must have excellent teamwork skills and possess and show good fundamentals in the following:
Digital signal processing
Tracker algorithms
MATLAB / Python
Radar Simulation and Modeling
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
MS degree from an ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 6-10 years of relevant experience.
Experience with radar simulation along with a strong background in statistics and probability.
Candidate with additional skills in the following is desired:
Electromagnetics
Modern C development
Familiarity with Linux
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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.
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.