Sensor Integration Engineer

Sensor Integration Engineer – Leidos

Leidos is looking for a Sensor Integration Engineer to lead the integration, configuration, testing, and operational validation of force-protection sensing technologies for the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Increased Access OTA Prototype. The role involves integrating multiple sensor types—radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), electronic warfare (EW), LiDAR, acoustic detection, access control, and supporting communications—into a unified operational environment.

• Integrate force protection sensors into the unified operational architecture.
• Configure and validate radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, acoustic, electronic warfare, and access control technologies.
• Support sensor-to-COP integration and data fusion activities.
• Validate interoperability between Government-furnished, Leidos, and teammate-provided systems.
• Configure sensor interfaces, communications paths, and operational parameters.
• Support API and interface integration activities.
• Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Coordinate sensor configuration with software and systems engineering teams.
• Conduct field integration testing and operational validation.
• Perform sensor calibration and performance optimization.
• Support end‑to‑end operational workflow validation.
• Participate in Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) and Government demonstrations.
• Validate sensor performance against operational scenarios and mission requirements.
• Support installation and activation of sensing systems.
• Assist the Field Operations Lead during deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot integration and interoperability issues in the field.
• Coordinate with field service personnel on equipment installation and configuration.
• Ensure sensor integration supports layered force protection concepts.
• Support detection, tracking, classification, and alerting workflows.
• Validate cross‑cueing and multi‑sensor correlation capabilities.
• Optimize sensor performance to reduce false alarms and improve operational awareness.
• Diagnose integration and sensor performance issues.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of hardware and software interface problems.
• Coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams and OEMs.
• Support rapid restoration of operational capability.
• Identify technical integration risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for interoperability and performance issues.
• Support technical risk reviews and corrective action planning.
• Maintain awareness of critical path integration activities.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Systems Engineering leadership on complex DoD programs.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
• Counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) Technologies
• Radar Integration
• Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems
• LiDAR Technologies
• Acoustic Detection Systems
• Video Management Systems (VMS)
• Command and Control (C2) Systems
• Common Operating Picture (COP) Platforms
• Multi‑Sensor Fusion
• Systems Integration & Interoperability
• Active Army Installation or DoD Depot Operations
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues and lead diverse technical teams in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Multi‑vendor interoperability and interface management experience.
• Operational test and evaluation experience.
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding significant matters.
• Bias for action and collaborative decision‑making.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and management.
• US citizenship and current secret clearance.

• Physical security or force protection systems experience.
• Experience supporting DoD programs involving integrated sensing technologies.
• Experience working in active operational environments such as Army/DoD depots, arsenals, military installations, or operational test ranges.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (active clearance preferred).

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Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement, and additional benefits.

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.