Description

Job Description:

Do you want to join a high-performing team that values integrity innovation and collaboration with a company whose mission is to make the world safer healthier and more efficient through information technology engineering and science? Are you interested making a difference by applying your electromagnetic skills toward state-of-the-art research and development problems? Leidos currently has an exciting opening for an electromagnetics expert to work in our Beavercreek Ohio office.

Primary Responsibilities

Model and characterize electromagnetic (EM) phenomenology (scattering absorption polarization refraction diffraction etc.) primarily in but not limited to radio frequency (RF) bands

Characterize and evaluate radar cross sections (RCS)

Verify and validate measured data and computational electromagnetic (CEM) predictions

Create predictions using CEM prediction software (SENTRi Xpatch COMSOL CST HFSS Feko etc.)

Write and present technical information related to development activities

Assist or lead the team with business development activities by supporting proposal and technical solution development and also in interfacing with other parts of Leidos for multi-disciplinary capture opportunities

Apply technical leadership abilities and lead or assist teams to develop solutions for complex technical issues

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Science (Physics etc.) or a science related field (Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics etc.) and 12+ years of experience or a Masters and 10+ years of experience
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Strong understanding of applied electromagnetics with skills in EM modeling and experimentation
Adept in CEM prediction software and proven history of applying simulation tools to characterize EM phenomenology
Excellent communication skills and a willingness and interest to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment to drive towards overall project and team objectives
Proficient with technical writing documentation and organization
Ability to both lead and work as a team member
Strong attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to lead small technical teams to solve complex problems
A self-starter with a strong drive to lead and develop solutions that meet customer demands in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

PhD
Active TOP SECRET is desired but not required
Radar Cross Section (RCS) design familiarity
Knowledge of antenna and radome design principles
CAD and meshing familiarity
Supervisory experience
Interest in Business Development
Entrepreneurial interest in working across multi-disciplinary teams on larger more complex undertakings
A basic understanding of or exposure to the following is a plus but not required:
Autonomy
Automatic Target Recognition
Radar signal processing fundamentals
MATLAB Python and C++
Experience with running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC) graphics processor units (GPU) and other advanced processing platforms
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence

Pay Range:

COVID Response

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology engineering and science solutions and services leader working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in the defense intelligence civil and health markets. The companys 43000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston Virginia Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31 2021. For more information visit www.Leidos.com.

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.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.