Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Diego (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 capabilities. This role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced electrical components in a fast-paced environment. Candidates will leverage their expertise in circuit design and PCB fabrication while collaborating closely with government and industry partners. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative maritime technologies. Join a team where your skills will directly impact the future of maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in custom circuit card design and integration.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in designing and testing electrical components.
• Collaborate with team members to meet performance and interface requirements.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

PCB design and testing

Low-power microcontrollers (C/C++)

Programmable Logic devices (CPLD & FPGA)

Technical writing

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 performed in San Diego, but limited travel may be needed to collaborate with offsite team members and to support test and operation outside of 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” construct, responding to relevant performance and interface requirements. Team members also consider cost and schedule constraints during development. Efforts conclude with 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.
• Knowledge and experience with:
• Analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, layout, fabrication, documentation, and testing tools.
• PCB fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Circuit test tools such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Low-power microcontrollers using C/C++ programming.
• Programmable Logic devices (CPLD & FPGA).

Additional experience includes working in teams to develop solutions, testing, evaluating performance, analyzing data, and technical writing 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.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, identifying and solving technical challenges.
• Ability to adopt a system-of-systems approach to requirements and produce reliable, robust designs.
• Experience with laboratory and at-sea test and evaluation (T&E).

Original Posting: May 7, 2025

For U.S. Positions: The job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

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

The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Factors influencing compensation include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements, or other laws.