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Leidos’ Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Engineer to support the emplacement of new and innovative radar systems. This is a large, multi-phase radar program with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities. As Deputy Chief Engineer, you will work closely with the Chief Engineer, providing technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring design integrity, technical performance, and disciplined engineering execution. This role requires a systems-minded leader with the ability to coordinate 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.
If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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!
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Primary Responsibilities
Support the Chief Engineer in leading the technical team to design, manufacture, and deliver a radar system that meets all requirements.
Assist in navigating software, signal processing, mechanical, and electrical engineering challenges with support from subject matter experts.
Help oversee and manage the technical baseline.
Balance technical solutions with cost and schedule constraints.
Support the Chief Engineer for engineering execution, system performance, and requirements compliance across all lifecycle stages.
Participate in risk and engineering review boards.
Communicate technical progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Coordinate with 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 Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
BS + 8 years of progressive engineering experience, or MS + 6 years.
At least 5 years supporting or leading multidisciplinary teams.
Experience supporting large DoD or aerospace programs.
Demonstrated success working on 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 supporting programs over $100M.
Experience with radar, EO/IR, or advanced sensing technologies.
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June 3, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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