Radar Structure Design Team Lead Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD)

Leidos’ Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead a team in designing a large radar structure. This is a large, multi-phase radar program with concurrent development, test, production, and sustainment activities.

Leading the design team, you will be responsible for design aspects of a very large transportable, modular structure and antenna array. Design scope includes the support structure, interfaces to the antenna array, packaging of electronics, chiller sizing, cable routing, coolant hose routing, and site layout.

This role requires a seasoned technical contributor proficient in applying technical principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical engineering, structural design, and analysis. You will be responsible for developing solutions to technical problems and issues that may be difficult or unclear while collaborating with other members of the design, structural, and thermal analysis teams.

You will primarily accomplish work through leading your team of design engineers. You will be responsible for meeting product technical requirements within schedule and budget.

• Lead a team of 3-5 mechanical engineers in the design, analysis, manufacture, and emplacement of a new digitized radar system
• Support and perform technical trade studies
• Apply sound engineering practices to develop concepts using CAD and mature designs that meet system requirements
• Support technical peer, table‑top, and internal/external design reviews
• Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including CAD models, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with design, analysis, and fabrication teams to resolve mechanical challenges

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
• BS + 12 years progressive engineering experience, or MS + 10 years
• Proficient with structural design via CAD tools such as Solid Works, Creo, CATIA, or AutoCAD
• Experience with drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5
• Basic understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack‑up analysis
• Strong attention‑to‑detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Active DoD security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

• Solid Works experience preferred
• Windchill experience preferred
• Basic understanding or experience with radars or other advanced sensing technologies
• Experience with large steel structures including welded structures and bolted assemblies
• Experience with large, modular structures for repeated setup and teardown
• Experience with cable routing, electronics packaging, and/or thermal solutions
• Experience with technical data and documentation release and management in Windchill
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast‑paced engineering programs
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑31000 Technical Data Package development
• Active DoD security clearance

Pay Range $ – $. 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 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.

Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.