Radar Maintenance Manager

About UsLeoLabs enables military space commands, civil government agencies, and commercial operators to confidently detect, track, characterize, and respond to threats in space. Our proliferated, multi-mission radar network, real-time orbital data catalog, and AI-powered analytics support secure, safe, and dynamic space operations. At LeoLabs, our core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Impact guide everything we do. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, doing the right thing is fundamental, and our work makes a meaningful difference in safeguarding space and our way of life on Earth. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to building the world’s most comprehensive living map of orbital activity, designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our era. Together, we are preserving the U.S. and Allied advantage in space, driving the growth of the global economy, and enabling the future of space exploration and innovation. The OpportunityThe Radar Maintenance Manager will coordinate, oversee, and carry out the Maintenance Program for LeoLabs’ global network of operational radar sites, ensuring the ongoing upkeep, reliability, and sustainability of our network. In order to be most effective, this role requires a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field. The Radar Maintenance Manager will take the leading role in managing and supporting other maintenance team members, who assist with general radar site maintenance and provide technical on-site support. In addition to maintaining the current radar network, the engineer will also contribute actionable feedback for the re-design and improvement of existing and future radar components. This position forms an integral part of the LeoLabs Global Infrastructure team, working closely with Radar Operations Engineers to diagnose and resolve operational maintenance issues. The Global Infrastructure team is responsible for the overall health, safety, and maximum hardware uptime availability of the LeoLabs radar network though planned and reactive maintenance. We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for hands-on work, problem-solving, and international travel. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy leading the design of detailed, operational processes incorporating cross-functional teams’ stakeholder feedback, and take pride in maintaining cutting-edge radar systems to the highest industry standards. Key Responsibilities·       Streamlined maintenance planning and execution - Lead maintenance planning and execution to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency, thereby supporting the larger Radar Group in meeting radar performance SLOs effectively·       Thorough documentation and redundancy implementation – Develop and update comprehensive documentation for the processes necessary to properly prioritize and plan for maintenance activities, providing valuable resources for training and knowledge sharing. As well, you will be responsible for contributing detailed maintenance plans, on occasion, as part of radar sales proposal responses·       Collaboration with Hardware Team - Work closely with the hardware team to provide feedback for engineering and design efforts to continue strengthening LeoLabs’ competitive position in the market.Visit LeoLabs HQ in Menlo Park California on a regular basis to ensure efficient and effective growing of your knowledge base for LeoLabs’ extensive internally designed radar technology product line·       Inventory control – Work with the LeoLabs’ Supply Chain Management team during planned maintenance cycles to order material, building an understanding of certain component lead times. Keep track of the current inventory to ensure early ordering of critical items as needed·       Monthly site status reporting – Organize, lead and manage maintenance reporting on all our radar sites. Managing critical maintenance tasks, reactive and planned maintenance trips·       Single point failure analysis – Identify critical vulnerabilities, implement mitigation strategies, and enhance radar system resilience·       Manage and mentor maintenance team - Within the LeoLabs maintenance team, provide guidance, oversight, and support to ensure efficient maintenance operations and continued professional development·       Enhance existing forecasting and manage maintenance cost tracking – Supervise the forecasting and cost tracking for radar site maintenance activities to optimize financial resources and reduce reliance on external consultants  Qualifications (Mandatory)·       B.S., M.S in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent experience is acceptable·       Advanced knowled