Radar / Electronic Warfare Computer Engineering Section Manager
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a talented Radar / Electronic Warfare Computer Engineering Section Manager to join our team to lead a diver's team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
The candidate should have experience in providing leadership as well as helping grow a multidisciplinary engineering team to address diverse technical challenges for members of the Sensor Innovation Portfolio and its customers on real-time radar / electronic warfare systems and subsystems. These challenges include firmware/software development, system integration, system testing and evaluation, and the supporting of field-testing operations.
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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
- The candidate filling this position will be located at Leidos main campus in Huntsville, AL and will serve as a reporting manager for a team of 6-8 technical staff including computer and software engineers.
- Work witha wide spectrum of personnel including executive leadership, program managers, chief engineers, technical staff, business development, and functional organizations across the Leidos enterprise to provide:
- Technical direction for maintaining and expanding software/firmware codebases for radar / electronic warfare sensor systems including real-time system architectures and signal processing algorithms.
- Leadership for growing a talented team and mentorship for developing junior engineers into strong technical contributors and future organizational leaders.
- Effective and efficient execution of new and existing programs in support of a wide range of Department of Defense customers and contractors.
- Cultivation and development of existing customer relationships while working to develop new relationships that enhance and expand our customer base.
Basic Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor's in engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience or PHD with 2-6 years of experience .
- Demonstrated experience working with and leading a team of talented technical employees to develop and integrate radar / electronic warfare sensor technology.
- Strong technical background in enabling technologies for RF and EW sensors, including real-time software, high-speed networking and/or storage technology, and radar signal processing algorithms.
- Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with C++ and object-oriented software design principles
- Strong software engineering background with experience in defining and enforcing engineering best practices, including configuration management, coding standards, code reviews, testability, design for reusability.
- Capable of identifying business development opportunities and contributing to proposal activities.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in recruitment and interviewing technical staff.
- Must be a U.S. citizen possess and maintain a Final Secret clearance and able to obtain and maintain a Final Top Secret clearance.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with MATLAB, CUDA, and/or VHDL is a plus
- Radar Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and a master's degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience serving as a reporting managing for technical staff, including individual performance and career development mentoring, is a plus
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 4, 2025
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:
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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