Radar System Chief Engineer

Leidos UK

Huntsville, AL, United States
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Technical leadership for radar system
Systems engineering expertise
Risk and requirements management
** Leidos UK is seeking a Chief Engineer for its Low Band System (LBS) Radar program based in Huntsville, AL. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of radar systems while adhering to technical and project constraints. **

Job Summary

  • Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of the LBS-VHF radar system, a large, multi-phase program with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities.
  • The role requires a systems-minded leader to serve as the technical authority across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring design integrity, technical performance, and disciplined engineering execution.
  • Responsibilities include leading the technical team, providing technical oversight, balancing technical solutions with cost and schedule, and communicating technical progress to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Leidos UK is seeking a Chief Engineer for its Low Band System (LBS) Radar program based in Huntsville, AL. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of radar systems while adhering to technical and project constraints. **

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical leadership for radar system
  • Systems engineering expertise
  • Risk and requirements management
  • Cross-disciplinary engineering oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative solutions provider
  • Fast-paced program environment
  • Talented engineering team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 12+ years of progressive engineering experience
  • 5 years leading multiple discipline teams > 10
  • Chief engineer role on large DoD/aerospace program
  • Experience with concurrent development, integration, test, production
  • Formal design review process experience
  • Basic understanding of Radar Systems
  • Active DoD security clearance

Work Rights

Active DoD security clearance

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