Senior Radar Optimization Engineer

Leidos

. Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radar systems integration, testing, calibration, and optimization, with a strong focus on compliance with FAA requirements and operational risk management. Proficient in advanced troubleshooting and performance analysis to ensure high-quality radar operations in the National Airspace System.

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Radar Systems IntegrationAdvanced TroubleshootingFAA CompliancePerformance AnalysisRadar Calibration

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Hard Skills

Radar TestingSignal ProcessingAntenna AlignmentElectrical EngineeringSystem OptimizationRoot-Cause AnalysisConfiguration ManagementData AnalysisNetwork ProtocolsRF Propagation

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Spectrum AnalyzersOscilloscopesPower MetersRadar Diagnostic SoftwareEthernet CommunicationsFiber-Optic CommunicationsCAN Communications

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Radar CertificationFormal Radar Training

Industry Keywords

National Airspace SystemFAA RequirementsRadar Performance StandardsOperational TestingSafety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule
Serve as an RSR subject matter expert to the RSR program office’s project, optimization, and engineering leads
Support integration, configuration, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization of radar and associated electronic systems
Configure radar tracking parameters, target-classification software, network interfaces, and integration middleware
Perform advanced field troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to isolate signal interference, hardware faults, communications failures, and data-packet loss
Support antenna alignment and mechanical tilt and azimuth verification, and evaluate equipment mounting, environmental enclosures, and thermal-management considerations affecting radar performance
Use spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and specialized radar diagnostic software to tune system gain, filter clutter, establish detection thresholds, and verify system performance
Evaluate Ethernet, serial, CAN, fiber-optic communications, power distribution, grounding, bonding, and surge-protection systems
Analyze radar performance data and make system adjustments to achieve required detection, tracking, accuracy, and reliability standards
Document test results, system configurations, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final optimization settings
Coordinate with FAA personnel, system engineers, vendors, and other technical stakeholders to resolve system-performance issues
Ensure field activities comply with applicable FAA requirements and site-specific safety procedures
Travel 50% to 75% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or additional years of relevant experience that may be considered or accepted in lieu of a degree
A degree, formal certification, or equivalent technical training in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Military Radar Systems, or a closely related discipline
Experience with research, design, development, integration, maintenance, testing, calibration, or optimization of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
Completion of formal radar training at the FAA Academy, a military technical school, or another recognized radar training program
Prior radar certification authority at one or more airports or operational radar facilities
Several years of hands-on field experience with one or more radar systems in the active National Airspace System (NAS) or a comparable operational environment
In-depth knowledge of radio-frequency (RF) propagation, microwave transceivers, signal processing, antenna alignment, and waveguide systems
Demonstrated knowledge of system-integration interfaces, including Ethernet, serial, CAN, and fiber-optic communications; network protocols; power distribution; grounding and bonding; and surge protection
Proficiency using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and specialized radar diagnostic software
Ability to perform radar testing, calibration, and optimization activities, including adjusting gain, filtering clutter, establishing detection thresholds, and verifying system performance
Understanding of mechanical tilt and azimuth alignment, environmental enclosures, equipment mounting, and thermal-management requirements as they relate to radar performance
Ability to configure radar tracking parameters, target-classification software, network interfaces, and integration middleware
Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills for isolating RF interference, hardware faults, communications failures, and data-packet loss
Ability to analyze radar performance data, document test results, and recommend or perform corrective adjustments
Comprehensive understanding of FAA operational risk-management practices
Ability to perform at a high level independently and as part of a small team while meeting an aggressive radar optimization schedule
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality radar maintenance, testing, calibration, and optimization practices
Professionalism when representing Leidos to FAA customers
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable FAA technical, safety, and radar-system requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust clearance
Preferred: former FAA radar specialist, engineer, or technician with multi-year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS
Preferred: experience with FAA surveillance radar systems and associated communications
Preferred: experience supporting radar modernization, integration, commissioning, operational testing, acceptance, calibration, troubleshooting, or optimization activities
Preferred: experience analyzing radar plots, system-performance data, target reports, coverage, clutter, interference, and tracking anomalies
Preferred: familiarity with FAA safety requirements, grounding and bonding requirements, radar-performance standards, and site-specific work procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Represent the PO at RSR sites, executing to an aggressive multi-site schedule
Serve as an RSR subject matter expert to the RSR program office’s project, optimization, and engineering leads
Support integration, configuration, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization of radar and associated electronic systems
Configure radar tracking parameters, target-classification software, network interfaces, and integration middleware
Perform advanced field troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to isolate signal interference, hardware faults, communications failures, and data-packet loss
Support antenna alignment and mechanical tilt and azimuth verification, and evaluate equipment mounting, environmental enclosures, and thermal-management considerations affecting radar performance
Use spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and specialized radar diagnostic software to tune system gain, filter clutter, establish detection thresholds, and verify system performance
Evaluate Ethernet, serial, CAN, fiber-optic communications, power distribution, grounding, bonding, and surge-protection systems
Analyze radar performance data and make system adjustments to achieve required detection, tracking, accuracy, and reliability standards
Document test results, system configurations, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final optimization settings
Coordinate with FAA personnel, system engineers, vendors, and other technical stakeholders to resolve system-performance issues
Ensure field activities comply with applicable FAA requirements and site-specific safety procedures
Travel 50% to 75% of the time 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or additional years of relevant experience that may be considered or accepted in lieu of a degree
A degree, formal certification, or equivalent technical training in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Military Radar Systems, or a closely related discipline
Experience with research, design, development, integration, maintenance, testing, calibration, or optimization of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
Completion of formal radar training at the FAA Academy, a military technical school, or another recognized radar training program
Prior radar certification authority at one or more airports or operational radar facilities
Several years of hands-on field experience with one or more radar systems in the active National Airspace System (NAS) or a comparable operational environment
In-depth knowledge of radio-frequency (RF) propagation, microwave transceivers, signal processing, antenna alignment, and waveguide systems
Demonstrated knowledge of system-integration interfaces, including Ethernet, serial, CAN, and fiber-optic communications; network protocols; power distribution; grounding and bonding; and surge protection
Proficiency using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and specialized radar diagnostic software
Ability to perform radar testing, calibration, and optimization activities, including adjusting gain, filtering clutter, establishing detection thresholds, and verifying system performance
Understanding of mechanical tilt and azimuth alignment, environmental enclosures, equipment mounting, and thermal-management requirements as they relate to radar performance
Ability to configure radar tracking parameters, target-classification software, network interfaces, and integration middleware
Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills for isolating RF interference, hardware faults, communications failures, and data-packet loss
Ability to analyze radar performance data, document test results, and recommend or perform corrective adjustments
Comprehensive understanding of FAA operational risk-management practices
Ability to perform at a high level independently and as part of a small team while meeting an aggressive radar optimization schedule
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality radar maintenance, testing, calibration, and optimization practices
Professionalism when representing Leidos to FAA customers
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable FAA technical, safety, and radar-system requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust clearance
Preferred: former FAA radar specialist, engineer, or technician with multi-year responsibility for radar systems in the operational NAS
Preferred: experience with FAA surveillance radar systems and associated communications
Preferred: experience supporting radar modernization, integration, commissioning, operational testing, acceptance, calibration, troubleshooting, or optimization activities
Preferred: experience analyzing radar plots, system-performance data, target reports, coverage, clutter, interference, and tracking anomalies
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