Algorithm Engineer (GBRD)

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an in our Colorado Springs, Colorado office. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in support of the , a critical modernization effort focused on enhancing the nation’s missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness capabilities.

In this role, you will support the modernization of legacy radar systems across eight Ground-Based Radar sites. These systems provide continuous surveillance, detection, tracking, and reporting of missile and satellite activity in support of , , and missions.

The GBR Digitization Program is implementing a and modernizing radar front-end systems to maximize standardization, improve maintainability, and enhance mission readiness across the enterprise.

The Algorithm Engineer will design, develop, and optimize radar processing algorithms that enable target detection, tracking, and classification. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and refining digital signal processing (DSP), image formation, and radar processing algorithms. Implementing logic for target detection, tracking, classification, clutter suppression, and motion compensation.

• Creating mathematical models and high-fidelity simulations to validate concepts prior to hardware deployment.
• Collaborating with radar front-end and back-end engineering teams to ensure algorithms meet mission performance objectives.
• Establishing measurable, testable criteria to support verification and validation of system performance.
• Working closely with systems engineering teams to define future system designs that meet demanding mission requirements and operate reliably in austere, remote environments.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts and tools for algorithm prototyping, analysis and testing.
• As needed, develop and maintain a GBRD Algorithm Description Document (ADD).

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Dynamics, Physics, or a related discipline (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree).
• US Citizen; Currently possesses an .
• Experience in radar system algorithm engineering and physics.
• Demonstrated experience with algorithm design, development, test (V&V).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting , , , , or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience with systems or radar systems.