Sensor Integration Engineer

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to serve as the technical lead for integrating force protection sensors into a unified operational environment at Rock Island Arsenal OTA prototype. You will oversee configuration, testing, data fusion, and interoperability across radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, EW, and access-control sensors.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, develop ICDs, perform field testing and ORR demonstrations, and support deployment activities in a demanding Army setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6–10 years of experience.
• Experience leading DoD programs in EW, C-UAS, radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, acoustic detection, VMS, COP, and multi-sensor fusion.
• Ability to communicate with executives and lead diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Integrate force protection sensors into a unified operational architecture.
• Configure interfaces, data paths, and operational parameters; develop ICDs.
• Conduct field testing, sensor calibration, and validation against scenarios.
• Provide deployment support and troubleshoot field issues.
• Manage risk and ensure interoperability across vendors and systems.

Skills

Sensor integration

Systems engineering

DoD programs

Multivendor interoperability

Operational testing

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8–12 years

Master’s degree + 6–10 years

Tools

ICD development

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a dedication to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Force Protection Division is looking for a 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. This position is responsible for 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. The Sensor Integration Engineer works closely with the Lead Systems Engineer, Software & Platform Engineering Lead, Field Operations Lead, Cyber/OT Engineer, and subcontractor technical teams to ensure all sensing technologies operate as an integrated layered protection ecosystem within an active Army 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 and Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 (but are not limited to) 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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting

Original Posting: July 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Company Overview

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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