Research Scientist Job at Leidos, Huntsville, AL

  • Leidos
  • Huntsville, AL

Job Description

Research Scientist

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos' Defense Systems RF Systems Portfolio is seeking a Research Scientist to join a talented team within the RF Systems Portfolio. Candidates in this role will be a part of a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and analysts supporting advanced radar systems research and development in a high-fidelity modeling and simulation environment. Candidates will be expected to set-up, test, analyze, and evaluate radar and weapon system performance using modeling and simulation of air defense systems.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support M&S configuration, testing, and data analysis activities of radar and weapon systems to determine performance capabilities
  • Demonstrate strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in support of analysis products and presentations
  • Work with a team to find solutions to novel, complex, and non-traditional questions

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or other technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution plus 2+ years of demonstrated performance in M&S activities
  • Proficient in programming (Python preferably, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain an active Secret Clearance
  • Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possess and able to maintain an active Top-Secret Clearance
  • Radar/Air Defense Systems M&S Experience
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or other technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Experience with large military networks (IBCS, CEC, C2BMC, etc)
  • Knowledge of radar algorithms and techniques (search, track, discrimination, etc)
  • Experience working in a Linux operating environment

Job Tags

Worldwide, Relocation

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