Radar / Electronic Warfare Software Engineering Section Manager
About The Position
Leidos Defense Open Air Sensors Division is seeking an experienced Radar / Electronic Warfare Software Engineering Section Manager to lead the technical direction and execution of a large, multi-phase U.S. Air Force electronic warfare and radar program. The work spans concurrent development, integration, test, production, and sustainment, with a particular focus on combined software and hardware integration, system test and evaluation, and system-level debugging. The position is based at Leidos’ main campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The manager will serve as the reporting manager for 6–8 technical staff, including computer and software engineers, and will work with executive leadership, program managers, chief engineers, technical staff, business development, and functional organizations across Leidos. The role provides technical leadership across the software lifecycle, directs development and maintenance of radar and electronic warfare software and firmware, supports program execution and customer relationships, and develops the team. The manager is expected to ensure sound software engineering practices, including DevSecOps, automated testing, and configuration management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution, with 8–12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. with 2–6 years of experience.
- Experience testing or integrating systems across multiple technical domains.
- Experience operating containerized Linux software and deploying software to air-gapped systems.
- Problem-solving mindset spanning multiple technical domains, with a focus on delivering products.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain Secret and Top Secret security clearances.
- Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate there.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design, with experience in performance-critical applications.
- Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA), MATLAB, or advanced algorithm development.
- Strong background in electronic warfare concepts, including electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support.
- Radar subject matter expertise and a master’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
- Experience managing technical staff, including individual performance management and career-development mentoring.
- Experience with systems engineering, verification processes, test planning, and execution.
- Foundation in modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and test-driven development.
- Experience leading teams and building high-performance engineering organizations.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense electronic warfare programs.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, aligning work with mission requirements, performance constraints, and system integration needs.
- Provide technical direction for maintaining and expanding software and firmware codebases for radar and electronic warfare sensor systems, including real-time architectures and signal-processing algorithms.
- Lead and grow a team, mentoring junior engineers toward technical contributions and future leadership roles.
- Execute new and existing programs supporting Department of Defense customers and contractors.
- Cultivate existing customer relationships and develop new relationships to expand the customer base.
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automated testing, and configuration management.
- Serve as reporting manager for a team of 6–8 technical staff, including computer and software engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
