Radar System Chief Engineer
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 131300 - 237350
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos Low Band System (LBS) Radar program is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of the LBS-VHF system. This is a large multi-phase radar program with concurrent development test production and sustainment activities. You will serve as the technical authority across multiple engineering disciplines ensuring design integrity technical performance and disciplined engineering execution. This role requires a systems-minded leader with the ability to direct technical work based on cost schedule risk and requirements. This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career.
If you are up for the challenge of joining this team then apply today to be considered.
Leidos Defense 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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)
Lead technical team to design manufacture and deliver a radar system that conforms to requirements.
Be comfortable navigating software signal processing mechanical and electrical engineering issues while supported by subject matter experts on your team.
Provide technical oversight and management of technical baseline
Balance technical solution while adhering to cost and schedule constraints
Serve as the programs technical lead for engineering execution system performance and compliance with requirements across multiple product lifecycle stages.
Serve as chair of risk review boards and engineering review boards
Communicate technical progress challenges and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Provide technical direction and oversight to subsystem leads integrated product team leads and specialty engineering disciplines to ensure design maturity integration and risk mitigation.
Mentor and develop technical staff fostering a culture of innovation rigor and collaboration across the engineering organization.
WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Systems or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
BS 12 years of progressive engineering experience or 10 years experience with MS degree.
5 years leading multiple discipline teams larger than 10 individuals
Experience in a chief engineer role on large DoD or aerospace program.
Demonstrated success leading complex multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting concurrent development integration test and production.
Excellent technical judgment and ability to communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with formal design review processes (PDR/CDR) configuration management and risk management practices.
Basic understanding of Radar Systems and signal processing
Active DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain).
You must be a resident of the Huntsville AL area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL area
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with radar EO/IR or other advanced sensing technologies.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 13 2026For 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
