Radar Sustainment Engineer - System Model Development with Security Clearance

R-00187367 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 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.     Basic Qualifications.    * 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   Preferred Qualifications.   * 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.),   GitHub products, Bash , Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), PowerShell, 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrol ling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: July 16, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 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 an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. 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