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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 program’s 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
Bachelor’s 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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Original Posting:
June 3, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.