Ground Based Radar Digitization Site Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Leidos’ Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking a highly experienced Project Engineer to lead the emplacement of new and innovative radar systems. This is a large, multi-phase radar program with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering for site emplacement of a new digitized radar system; ensure all mechanical tasks are completed for your assigned site.
• Serve as the primary mechanical 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 mechanical schematics for accurate implementation across all project phases.
• Collaborate with design, analysis, and fabrication teams to resolve mechanical challenges and optimize installation.
• Manage and document mechanical site survey data, including measurements, as-built conditions, and equipment inventories.
• Provide guidance on mechanical modifications, upgrades, and retrofits for site readiness and system compatibility.
• Track project progress and coordinate mechanical resources to meet milestones for decommissioning legacy systems, installing temporary solutions to maintain mission readiness, and final system emplacement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with radar, EO/IR, or other advanced sensing technologies is preferred.

Skills

• Systems-minded leadership.
• Technical authority across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Disciplined engineering execution.
• Cost, schedule, risk, and requirements management.
• Site technical lead responsibilities.
• Collaboration with design, analysis, and fabrication teams.
• Project management and coordination.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Guidance on mechanical modifications and upgrades.
• Tracking project progress and meeting milestones.

Benefits

Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
Additional benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health and wellness programs
- Income protection
- Paid leave
- Retirement plans
For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay & Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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