Radar Sustainment Engineer – System Model Development

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, Leidos Dynetics provides 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 and 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.

• 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.

• 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 is required.
• A background in C++ software development is required.
• Candidate must demonstrate relevant 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 problems utilizing a 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 to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

• A strong background in C++/C# in a Windows operating environment is desired. Linux experience is desirable, but not required.
• 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.), Git Hub products, Bash, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Power Shell, Linux, and CMake are a plus.
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a working knowledge or radar fundamentals, electronic warfare, and digital signal processing.

Pay Range $57,850.00 – $

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.