Senior-Level Radar Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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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 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. 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, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share
your resume with us today! 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 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. Original Posting: January 15, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.
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