Radar Sustainment Engineer - System Model Development

Leidos, Inc.
Huntsville, AL, United States
27 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$57,850.0 - $104,575.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows JIRA Bash Shell C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Linux Github Graphical User Interface Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Systems Analysis MATLAB
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Microsoft Visual Studio Windows Presentation Foundation Radio-Frequency Identification Windows PowerShell Real-Time Operating Systems Real Time Simulation Signal Processing System Software SC Clearance Information Technology Atlassian Tools Modeling and Simulation Bitbucket

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Sustainment Engineer for Radar System Model Development to join a diverse team in Huntsville, AL to create unique solutions for complex problems involving foreign weapon systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, LeidosDyneticsprovides alert, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

In this role, you will help to sustain radar system software models and assist the team developing them in support of radio frequency (RF) and Electronic Warfare (EW) projects for the Defense Intelligence an Electronic Warfare Communities - specifically a diverse portfolio of projects and programs which specialize in foreign threat radar systems, RF software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulators, and open-air radar development.

Primary Responsibilities.

  • Sustainment and development of analytic to high-fidelity models of RF systems to support EW analysis.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and rectify errant threat model behavior based on customer feedback.

  • Development and integration into real-time and non-real-time simulation architectures.

  • Assessing effects of operator-in-the-loop on radar and missile weapon system simulations.

  • Threat model development to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, signal processing, and closed-loop missile behavior.

  • Simulation and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development primarily focused on Windows.

  • Testing, verification, and documentation of development and analysis efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics from an ABET accredited institute and 0+ years of relevant work history isrequired.

  • A background in C++ software development isrequired.

  • Candidate mustdemonstraterelevant skills in one or more of the primary focus areas, be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, and have the ability/desire to work in a technical team to solve challenging problemsutilizinga broad spectrum of skills.

  • Possess a demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly to changing demands, and work both solo and on a team.

  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing torelocateto the Huntsville, AL area.

  • Candidate must be a US Citizen.
  • Candidate must possess(and be able tomaintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (andmaintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications.

  • A strong background in C++/C# in a Windows operating environment is desired. Linux experience isdesirable, butnotrequired.

  • Experience with weapons system analysis, modeling and simulation, graphics and displays, and real-time operating systems is desired.

  • Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, MATLAB/Simulink, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.),GitHub products, Bash, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), PowerShell, Linux, andCMakeare a plus.

  • Additionalconsideration will be given to candidates with a working knowledge or radar fundamentals, electronic warfare, and digital signal processing.

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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