Ground Based Radar Digitization Chief Engineer

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Leidos Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to lead emplacement of new and innovative radar systems. 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. Frequent travel to emplacement sites may be required. 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.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team to design manufacture and deliver a radar system that meets all requirements.

• Navigate software signal processing mechanical and electrical engineering challenges with support from subject matter experts.

• Oversee and manage the technical baseline.

• Balance technical solutions with cost and schedule constraints.

• Serve as the programs technical lead for engineering execution system performance and requirements compliance across all lifecycle stages.

• Chair risk and engineering review boards.

• Communicate technical progress challenges and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

• Direct subsystem leads IPT leads and specialty engineers to ensure design maturity integration and risk mitigation.

• Mentor and develop technical staff fostering innovation rigor and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Systems or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

• BS 15 years of progressive engineering experience or MS 13 years.

• At least 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams of 10 people.

• Experience as a chief engineer on large DoD or aerospace programs.

• Proven success leading complex multi-disciplinary teams through development integration test and production.

• Strong technical judgment and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with design reviews (PDR/CDR) configuration management and risk management.

• Basic understanding of radar systems and signal processing.

• Active DoD security clearance.

• Resident of Huntsville AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading programs over $250M.

• Experience with radar EO/IR or advanced sensing technologies.

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