RF Algorithm Developer

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Leidos’ Defense Systems
- Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking a RF Algorithm Developer to join our team. The division performs radar design, hardware builds, algorithm development, software development, HWIL testing and analysis across a variety of both research and development and operational tasks.

The candidate selected for this role will primarily support the algorithm development efforts of the division with a focus on RF seeker signal processing capabilities and concepts of operations. The selected candidate will maintain a familiarity with the fielded systems our division supports, investigate cutting-edge RF seeker technologies, and develop studies which educate our customers on seeker technology advancements. These studies will consist of provisional MATLAB modeling, closed-loop simulation, and validation on radar hardware.

The candidate will present progress and findings of these studies to government and prime contractor stakeholders and will collaborate with the rest of the division on radar development and testing activities.

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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.

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Relevant Experience AreasRF Seeker CONOPS – Concepts of operations and decisions to close the kill chain with an RF seeker in various use cases and environments.

RF Seeker Mode Logic – Waveform, algorithm, and guidance methods associated with distinct stages of an RF Seeker flight, and transitioning between those stages.

Signal Processing – Waveform design, matched filtering, detections processing, clutter rejection, target feature extraction.

Electronic Warfare – Analysis of radio signal countermeasures and protections against countermeasures.

Simulation Development – Designing architecture, resource management, interface, and feature models of radar and seeker simulations.

Modeling & Analysis – Setup, test, analyze, and evaluate radar or communications algorithms in software.

Software Development – Experience in high-performance computing languages such as C++.Calibration – Far-field and/or near-field calibration techniques for radar systems.

Tracking – Design and analysis of Kalman filters, IMMs, detection to track association varieties.

Radar Resource Management – Scheduling techniques for optimized commands between radar subsystems.

RF Test Equipment

– Experience with RF troubleshooting equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.

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Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution.
4-8 years of experience in one or more experience…