Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join a dynamic system development team focused on next-generation maritime technologies. This role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced electrical components and subsystems, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate with talented professionals while contributing to impactful projects. The position requires a strong foundation in circuit design, PCB development, and programming, along with the ability to analyze data and produce reliable designs. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to tackle technical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with circuit design and PCB fabrication.
• Ability to analyze experimental data for design modifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a system development team to design and test electrical components.
• Ensure designs meet performance and interface requirements.
• Conduct laboratory and at-sea testing and evaluation.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

PCB design and testing

Low-power microcontrollers (C/C++)

Programmable Logic devices (CPLD & FPGA)

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Signal analyzers

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Job Description

Description

Leidos Maritime System Solutions (MSS) is seeking an experienced electrical engineer (EE) to work as part of a system development team to research, design, develop, and test advanced technologies for next-generation maritime capabilities.

The Leidos engineers are key performers within an experienced Government-Industry team in a fast-paced, accomplishment-oriented work environment. Work will be performed predominantly in San Diego, CA at the Naval Information Warfare Center, collaborating with other on-site team members and engineers located at various Government, industry, and Leidos facilities.

Most at-sea testing will be conducted in San Diego, with limited travel to collaborate with offsite team members and to support testing and operations outside the San Diego area.

This position requires the candidate to obtain and hold a Top Secret Clearance.

Primary Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within an experienced system development team to provide technical expertise in designing, developing, integrating, and testing electrical components and subsystems. All efforts are performed within a system context and must meet relevant performance and interface requirements. Team members also consider cost and schedule constraints during development. The final goal is verification of performance requirements at the component, subsystem, and system levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of:
• Analog and digital circuit design, including PCB design, layout, fabrication, documentation, and testing.
• PCB fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Circuit testing tools such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Low-power microcontrollers using C/C++ programming.
• Programmable Logic devices (CPLD & FPGA).

Experience working in teams to develop solutions, deliver products, and evaluate performance. Ability to analyze experimental data to inform design modifications. Strong technical writing skills for reports and briefings.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Altium Designer and VHLD.
• Current Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience in custom circuit card design, integration, and testing.
• Self-starter attitude, capable of identifying technical challenges, working collaboratively, and working independently when needed.
• Ability to understand system-of-systems requirements and produce reliable, robust designs.
• Experience in laboratory and at-sea testing and evaluation.

Original Posting: May 7, 2025

For U.S. positions, the job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days, closing no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Pay Range: $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range is a guideline and not a guarantee. Actual compensation will consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.