C-UAS Hardware Lead for Secure Networked Systems

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Hardware Development Lead to drive microelectronics hardware design, prototyping, integration, and testing for the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will lead hardware engineering enabling secure network integration of M-LIDS and FS-LIDS for SHORAD missions.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Location is Huntsville, AL, with Alexandria, VA as telecommute options; this position is contingent upon

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in EE/CE/Hardware Engineering; 10+ years hardware engineering with lead experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Proven leadership in hardware design for networked/embedded systems.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and secure hardware.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements and RMF/ATO.
• Strong technical writing and ability to brief government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware architecture, design, prototyping, and microelectronics upgrades for NCS.
• Define hardware interfaces and data flows aligned with secure system architecture.
• Direct circuit/board-level design and secure hardware/firmware integration.
• Oversee hardware-software-network integration and secure remote access/data transfer.
• Lead hardware testing, qualification (ENV, EMI/EMC, reliability), and corrective actions.
• Support RMF/ATO hardware requirements, patch assessments, and cybersecurity integration.
• Present hardware technical approach at TIMs and maintain hardware documentation.
• Manage and mentor hardware engineers and technicians within an Agile workflow.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Networked embedded systems

Secure hardware design

RMF/ATO compliance

Technical writing

Stakeholder briefing

Education

Bachelor’s in EE/CE/Hardware Engineering

Tools

EMI/EMC testing

Environmental testing

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Hardware Development Lead to drive microelectronics hardware design, prototyping, integration, and testing for the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will lead hardware engineering enabling secure network integration of M-LIDS and FS-LIDS for SHORAD missions.

The role requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Location is Huntsville, AL, with Alexandria, VA as telecommute options; this position is contingent upon