Ground Based Radar Digitization Chief Engineer

Job OverviewLeidos' Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to lead emplacement of new and innovative radar systems. This large, multi‑phase program involves concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities. The Chief Engineer will serve as the technical authority across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring design integrity, technical performance, and disciplined engineering execution. A systems‑minded leader with the ability to direct technical work based on cost, schedule, risk, and requirements will work with a talented engineering team in a fast‑paced environment and may need frequent travel to emplacement sites.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience leading programs over $250M.Experience with radar, EO/IR, or advanced sensing technologies.BenefitsPay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00.Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.Commitment to Non‑DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr