Radar Analysis IPT Lead

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Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Radar Analysis IPT Lead to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar-oriented problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Radar Analysis IPT Lead to execute and lead radar performance modeling and analysis activities for an advanced radar system. This role is not purely managerial — the selected candidate will directly perform detailed radar performance analysis while guiding a small team of analysts. The IPT Lead will leverage and adapt existing radar modeling and simulation toolsets developed on prior programs to assess detection, tracking, and system-level performance in realistic operational environments. The role requires deep understanding of radar physics, signal processing impacts, and practical performance verification methods.

Primary Responsibilities

Hands-On Radar Performance Analysis

• Directly execute radar performance modeling using established tool suites (MATLAB, Python-based frameworks, C++ models, etc.)

• Adapt legacy radar performance tools to current system architecture and requirements

Tool Adaptation & Validation

• Assess applicability of previously developed radar performance models to current design

• Modify and extend modeling frameworks to reflect:

  • Updated RF architectures

  • Antenna/beamforming differences

  • Processing chain updates

Signal Processing & Tracking Performance

• Analyze detection performance (CFAR variants, threshold selection)

• Evaluate tracking filter performance (e.g., Kalman-based estimators)

• Assess dwell time, PRF selection, waveform tradeoffs, and coherent integration impacts

• Identify algorithm sensitivities that drive system-level performance risk

Technical Leadership

• Lead a small radar analysis team while remaining the primary technical contributor

• Review and approve analysis products and technical reports

• Present quantitative performance assessments to program leadership and customers

• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to influence system design decisions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below will also be considered plus 4-8 years of experience in hands-on radar performance analysis. Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience in hands-on radar performance analysis or PHD with 1-4 years of prior relevant experience in hands-on radar performance analysis.

• Proficiency in MATLAB for radar performance modeling.

• Must have good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative lab environment and interfacing with customers.

• US Citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance.

• Be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate with additional skills in the following is preferred, but not required:

• Experience transitioning analysis tools between programs

• Familiarity with hardware performance drivers (noise figure, linearity, antenna gain patterns)

• Experience correlating simulation results with flight or range test data

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