Senior Radar Optimization Engineer — NAS/FAA SME

Leidos; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Radar Optimization Engineer to support the NAS Integration Support Contract (NISC) for the BNATCS initiative, specifically the RSR Program Office. You will manage multi-site radar configuration, testing, calibration, and optimization, serving as SME to FAA stakeholders and engineers.

Travel is heavy (50–75%), and the role requires extensive field work, aircraft-grade radar knowledge, and FAA certification readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Military Radar Systems, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination accepted in lieu of degree.
• Formal radar training completion (FAA Academy, military school, or equivalent).
• Experience with NAS radar systems and field operations at airports or NAS facilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent the PO at RSR sites and manage multi-site schedule.
• Serve as SME to program office’s project, optimization, and engineering leads.
• Support integration, configuration, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization of radar and electronic systems.
• Configure radar tracking parameters, target-classification software, network interfaces, and middleware.
• Perform advanced field troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for RF interference, faults, and data loss.
• Support antenna alignment, mechanical tilt/azimuth verification, and environmental enclosure assessments.
• Use spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and radar diagnostic software to tune system gain and detect clutter.
• Evaluate system interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, fiber, power distribution, grounding, surge protection).
• Analyze radar performance data and adjust systems to meet detection/tracking/reliability standards.
• Document test results, configurations, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final settings.
• Coordinate with FAA personnel, system engineers, and vendors to resolve performance issues.
• Ensure field activities comply with FAA requirements and site safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Radar optimization

RF knowledge

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Radar diagnostic software

Fiber-optic communications

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Radar Optimization Engineer to support the NAS Integration Support Contract (NISC) for the BNATCS initiative, specifically the RSR Program Office. You will manage multi-site radar configuration, testing, calibration, and optimization, serving as SME to FAA stakeholders and engineers.

Travel is heavy (50–75%), and the role requires extensive field work, aircraft-grade radar knowledge, and FAA certification readiness.