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Leidos' Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.
The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. As a technical contributor, the individual will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages technical growth.
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) !
Primary Responsibilities
System level electrical architecture and design
Creating block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings
Parts selection and derating activities
New hardware design verification testing
Support system level integration activities
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess aBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution
Candidate must have8+years of experienceinhardware system design and test from architecture through implementation or 6+ years with MS degree
Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis
Candidate must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
Candidate must haveproven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components
Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
Cable design experience in Visio or Excel.
Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Candidate must possess a secret clearance, or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with leading small to mid-sized technical teams.
Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 Standards.
Electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems
Experience with high power applications
Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight
Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to facilitate production testing of MIL rated components.
Experience with radar front-end and back-end architecture, design, and testing
Experience with RF path design, link budget analysis, noise figure, insertion loss, and signal purity calculations.
Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels
Original Posting:
April 29, 2025
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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00158331
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
