Leidos · 3 days ago
Sensor Engineering Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the defense sector, focusing on advanced sensor products for space-based tracking solutions. They are seeking a Sensor Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team responsible for the design and development of Space Based IR Sensors, ensuring high-quality designs that meet customer needs.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical leadership for engineers working Space based sensor programs
Drive technical innovation and product improvements aligned with customer needs and mission goals
Ensure a “design for manufacturing” focus during system development
Guide sensor engineering efforts, including architecture, requirements derivation, and design integration
Mentor a cross functional team of engineers through the full product lifecycle
Work with the Space BA Solution Architect and Emerging Space Systems teams to bring the needed technologies to the execution branches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects
Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred
Candidates should have experience with Space Based Infrared Sensor Solutions and the associated image processing and products generated
Candidate should have exposure to DoD program execution, including contract, financial, and subcontractor management
Candidates will be required to have knowledge of the tools used for Sensor design and data analysis to include: Zemax, SolidWorks and MATLAB. Experience with CodeV and other optical modelling tools is a plus
Candidate must have basic experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation
Candidate must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly
Candidate must have experience working in team environment and interacting with different functions project teams and productions teams
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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