Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking a highly experienced
Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering lead and work 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.
If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering for site emplacement of a new digitized radar system; ensure all electrical tasks are completed for your assigned site.
Serve as the primary electrical engineering point of contact, with frequent site travel.
Act as site technical lead for engineering execution, system performance, and requirements compliance.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, site layouts, and electrical schematics for accurate implementation across all project phases.
Collaborate with design, analysis, and fabrication teams to resolve electrical challenges and optimize installation.
Manage and document electrical site survey data, including measurements, as-built conditions, and equipment inventories.
Provide guidance on electrical modifications, upgrades, and retrofits for site readiness and system compatibility.
Track project progress and coordinate electrical resources to meet milestones for decommissioning legacy systems, installing temporary solution to maintain mission readiness, and final system emplacement.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
BS + 12 years progressive engineering experience, or MS + 10 years.
Strong technical judgment and ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with formal design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration management, and risk management.
Basic understanding of radar systems and signal processing.
Active DoD security clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
Willing to travel frequently.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with radar, EO/IR, or other advanced sensing technologies.
Experience commissioning, maintaining, or decommissioning a radar site.
Original Posting: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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
