Electric Power Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Poly Required - Leidos

Polluxa, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Reston, Virginia to join the Analysis Solutions group. You will perform facility characterizations of electrical power systems, substations, and distribution networks within a fast-paced government environment.

The role requires a clear understanding of electrical engineering principles, strong analytical abilities, and attention to detail. You will interact with engineers, government personnel, and contractors to inform critical mission decisions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI/polygraph clearance required with U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 4+ years of experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application.

Responsibilities

• Characterize facility functions, missions, and configurations using diverse data and best practices.
• Assess facility layouts, mission systems, and power distribution components for vulnerabilities.
• Use modeling tools to analyze electrical power systems and dependencies.
• Provide engineering guidance and technical judgment throughout characterization.
• Develop written reports and briefings communicating complex electrical designs to varied audiences.
• Brief senior officials on capabilities, trends, and analytical findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support mission objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

Description

The Analysis Solutions Business Area at Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of this group is conducting engineering assessments of critical infrastructure, including strategic and heavy industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a creative yet disciplined approach to solving complex engineering challenges in environments where complete information is often unavailable. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to thorough, high-quality work.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel, you will support facility characterization efforts and provide engineering expertise to inform critical mission decisions. Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Systematically integrate all-source intelligence, facility expertise, engineering principles, and industry best practices to characterize facility functions, missions, and physical configurations.
• Assess facility layouts, physical structures, mission systems, support systems, 3D models, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Utilize industry-standard modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex electrical power systems.
• Provide engineering guidance and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
• Develop written products, including technical reports and briefings, that communicate complex electrical system designs, dependencies, and operational considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Brief senior government officials on facility capabilities, trends, and analytical findings.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in support of mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates for consideration must possess an in-scope and active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance and the ability/willingness to maintain this clearance while holding this position. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, theories, and concepts, with the ability to apply them across a range of technical challenges.
• Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on substations and power distribution systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and design documentation in both digital and hard-copy formats.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.