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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Principal, Applied Technologist

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Principal Applied Technologist will drive research and development in advanced radar sensing, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous mission technologies, blending expertise in radar phenomenology and AI/ML-enabled sensing to enhance operational capabilities.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kerry Moreland, Sr., CSP, PRC, CIR

Responsibilities

Lead applied research and experimentation in radar signal processing, micro-Doppler, and sensor fusion for target detection, recognition, and classification

Develop algorithms and architectures for advanced radar applications including cognitive radar, multi-static sensing, and distributed radar networks

Conduct system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis of radar and EO/IR sensor integration

Investigate and prototype new radar modes and waveform techniques for CUxS and ISR applications

Advance radar-based perception pipelines for use in autonomous and semi-autonomous systems

Serve as a subject matter expert on detection, tracking, and defeat of small UAS threats using multi-sensor fusion and AI/ML

Design and evaluate techniques for UAS discrimination, radar-video fusion, and micro-Doppler exploitation

Lead experimentation involving radar, RF, and EO/IR sensors for CUxS mission scenarios

Collaborate with systems and electronic warfare engineers to integrate CUxS solutions into operational architectures

Support technology transition to fielded platforms through prototype demonstrations, TRL maturation, and customer engagement

Develop autonomy and decision-support algorithms leveraging radar and sensor inputs for real-time threat response

Contribute to the development of intelligent sensor networks, cognitive distributed sensing, and collaborative autonomous systems

Evaluate autonomy frameworks for mission execution, target prioritization, and adaptive response under contested conditions

Collaborate with autonomy, C2, and networking teams to create integrated, resilient systems for air, land, and maritime operations

Act as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on advanced R&D projects and proposals to DoD and allied agencies

Mentor scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and publication

Partner with external research organizations, universities, and labs to expand ATG’s research footprint

Author white papers, patents, and journal publications that establish ATG as a thought leader in radar and autonomy domains

Qualification

Radar signal processingSensor fusionAI/ML-based classificationAutonomous systems R&DProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABProgramming C/C++Programming C#RF hardware experienceCognitive radar networksMulti-static sensing architecturesInnovation LeadershipMission OrientationMentorship