Senior HF Radar Engineer
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Location: Alexandria, VA 22304
Description:
Description
Leidos is seeking a Senior HF Radar Engineer / SME with excellent in-depth design, integration, and implementation technical expertise. The Senior OTHR Engineer is a key position for a program that encompasses full life-cycle development and implementation resulting in the delivery of a High Frequency (HF) OTH radar system.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and support the OTH Radar (OTHR) Program design, modeling / simulation, development, integration and testing of an OTHR integrated system.
Working knowledge of OTHR including fundamentals of HF propagation and analysis
In depth / working knowledge of current OTHR operations - including use for various missions, system capabilities, and limitations
Working knowledge of Command and Control and Monitoring systems supporting OTHR mission operations and support
Demonstrated leader to manage complex projects
Technical management of the RF engineering team and provide technical planning and direction to the assigned engineering team.
Deep understanding of modeling and simulation techniques, for both mission / operational analysis as well as high fidelity modeling of electromagnetic sensor systems
Apply extensive RF and Radar engineering expertise, and knowledge based on experience with OTHR systems design, development, integration, testing, and operations of end-to-end working radar systems.
Conduct engineering trade studies, tests, and demonstrations to verify component, subsystem, and system capabilities prior to full-scale procurement
Conduct component level, subsystem level, and system level integration and test of hardware and software components / subsystems / systems including transmitters, receivers, antenna arrays, and control and monitoring systems and applications.
Develop test plans, test procedures, and test reports for performance, interoperability, and functional tests and demonstrations.
Plan and conduct on-site installation, tests, and demonstration activities at test labs, test ranges, and installation sites.
Lead and support factory acceptance tests, demonstrations, and customer acceptance tests of fully integrated OTHR systems and subsystems.
Provide technical input and recommendations to support other program activities including system accreditation, ATO activities, logistics, and sustainment support.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or closely related field, with 15+ years of radar systems work experience. Bachelor's Degree and additional years may be used in lieu of degree.
Experience in radar systems and technologies, signal processing techniques, and radar systems test and evaluation.
Previous experience with OTH Radar systems design, integration, and implementation
Understanding of RF transmit, receive, and signal processing techniques as it applies to OTH Radar Systems
Working knowledge of radar modelling and simulation tools and HF propagation modelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
US Citizen with Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Some remote work.
Preferred Qualifications
TS / SCI Security Clearance
Original Posting Date: 2025-01-30While 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits 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 here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
Leidos is seeking a Senior HF Radar Engineer / SME with excellent in-depth design, integration, and implementation technical expertise. The Senior OTHR Engineer is a key position for a program that encompasses full life-cycle development and implementation resulting in the delivery of a High Frequency (HF) OTH radar system.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and support the OTH Radar (OTHR) Program design, modeling / simulation, development, integration and testing of an OTHR integrated system.
Working knowledge of OTHR including fundamentals of HF propagation and analysis
In depth / working knowledge of current OTHR operations - including use for various missions, system capabilities, and limitations
Working knowledge of Command and Control and Monitoring systems supporting OTHR mission operations and support
Demonstrated leader to manage complex projects
Technical management of the RF engineering team and provide technical planning and direction to the assigned engineering team.
Deep understanding of modeling and simulation techniques, for both mission / operational analysis as well as high fidelity modeling of electromagnetic sensor systems
Apply extensive RF and Radar engineering expertise, and knowledge based on experience with OTHR systems design, development, integration, testing, and operations of end-to-end working radar systems.
Conduct engineering trade studies, tests, and demonstrations to verify component, subsystem, and system capabilities prior to full-scale procurement
Conduct component level, subsystem level, and system level integration and test of hardware and software components / subsystems / systems including transmitters, receivers, antenna arrays, and control and monitoring systems and applications.
Develop test plans, test procedures, and test reports for performance, interoperability, and functional tests and demonstrations.
Plan and conduct on-site installation, tests, and demonstration activities at test labs, test ranges, and installation sites.
Lead and support factory acceptance tests, demonstrations, and customer acceptance tests of fully integrated OTHR systems and subsystems.
Provide technical input and recommendations to support other program activities including system accreditation, ATO activities, logistics, and sustainment support.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or closely related field, with 15+ years of radar systems work experience. Bachelor's Degree and additional years may be used in lieu of degree.
Experience in radar systems and technologies, signal processing techniques, and radar systems test and evaluation.
Previous experience with OTH Radar systems design, integration, and implementation
Understanding of RF transmit, receive, and signal processing techniques as it applies to OTH Radar Systems
Working knowledge of radar modelling and simulation tools and HF propagation modelling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
US Citizen with Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Some remote work.
Preferred Qualifications
TS / SCI Security Clearance
Original Posting Date: 2025-01-30While 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits 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 here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.