Avionics Systems Integration Engineer – UAS & Missiles

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems seeks a hands-on Systems Integration & Avionics Engineer to support maintenance, integration, and testing of small airborne missiles, UAS, and payload effectors at our Huntsville, AL campus. The role includes prototype duties, tooling setup, and transition to production.

The ideal candidate brings strong avionics experience, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and a track record in integration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Six+ years in avionics maintenance, repair, and integration (with HS).
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate new avionics solutions as part of a multi-disciplinary prototype design team.
• Integrate avionics, sensors, or control systems into UAS platforms; perform installation, wiring, mounting, alignment, configuration, documentation, and functional checks.
• Perform inspections, servicing, maintenance, and calibration of avionics/instrument systems (navigation, communications, flight-control electronics, sensors, data links, power systems, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose discrepancies, faults, and system anomalies using manuals, schematics, and test equipment.
• Perform system and Ground Support Equipment maintenance, operation, setup, teardown, and inspection, ensuring safe and reliable launch capabilities.
• Conduct post-integration testing, system-level functional checks, and flight-line acceptance checks to validate system performance and airworthiness.
• Transition prototypes to production environments and support post fielding sustainment, technical support, and training.
• Maintain detailed maintenance, inspection, and repair records, track anomalies and repair history.
• Assist in or lead on-the-job training for junior engineers, technicians or end-user personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, technical orders, SOPs, and record-keeping standards.
• Support mission readiness by responding to unscheduled maintenance or troubleshooting events, including field support or deployment travel if needed.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Test equipment usage

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, avionics, aerospace or related field

Associate’s degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Solidworks

Altium

Visio

DrawIO

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems seeks a hands-on Systems Integration & Avionics Engineer to support maintenance, integration, and testing of small airborne missiles, UAS, and payload effectors at our Huntsville, AL campus. The role includes prototype duties, tooling setup, and transition to production.

The ideal candidate brings strong avionics experience, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and a track record in integration and troubleshooting.