Sensor Integration Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to serve as the technical lead for integrating, configuring, testing, and validating force protection sensing technologies for the Rock Island Arsenal OTA Prototype. You will align radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, EW, and access control sensors into a unified COP architecture.

The role requires DoD program leadership, multi‑sensor fusion expertise, field testing, and collaboration with software, systems engineering, and field personnel to ensure interoperable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant DoD experience or Master’s with 6–10 years.
• Leadership of complex DoD programs in EW, C-UAS, Radar, EO/IR, LiDAR.
• Experience with multi-sensor fusion and COP platforms.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of force protection sensors into unified architecture.
• Configure and validate radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, EW, and access control technologies.
• Coordinate sensor data fusion and API/interface integration.
• Support field deployment, testing, and operational readiness reviews.
• Troubleshoot interoperability issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Systems Engineering leadership

Multi-Sensor Fusion

C2 / COP Platforms

DoD programs experience

Operational testing

EW Systems

Radar Integration

EO/IR Systems

Configuration & Interoperability

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Sensor Systems Integration:
  • 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.
• Technical Integration & Configuration:
  • Configure sensor interfaces, communications paths, and operational parameters.
  • Support API and interface integration activities.
  • Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) as required.
  • Coordinate sensor configuration with software and systems engineering teams.
• Operational Testing & Validation:
  • 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.
• Field Deployment Support:
  • 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.
• Force Protection Operations Support:
  • 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  • 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.
• Risk Management:
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Systems Engineering leadership on complex DoD programs and demonstrated experience in several of the following areas:
  • 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 (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
• Bias for action and problem resolution and collaborative decision‑maker.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and management.
• US citizenship and current secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 security clearance (active clearance preferred).

Pay Range

$107,900.00 – $195,050.00

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

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.