Radar System Chief Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Your
greatest work is ahead! 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 world’s toughest security
challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and
learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Share
your resume with us today! 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 program’s 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) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical,
Systems, or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering from an
ABET accredited university. BS 19 years of progressive engineering
experience or 15 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 you're looking
for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and
outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not
hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke,
and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at
step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original
Posting: April 2, 2026 For 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 -
$278,475.00 The 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.
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