Electrical Engineer

Leidos LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos | Gibbs & Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs from our Newport News, Virginia office. The role involves collaborating with engineering and production teams to develop and produce defense-related solutions, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Department Manager.

Responsibilities include performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles to Navy ship design, and reviewing change proposals while interfacing with Program Managers and

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations applying electrical engineering principles to ship design.
• Communicate technical principles directly to client.
• Review change proposals to meet specifications and requirements.
• Record and track action items and meeting minutes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Presentation skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Rhino

ETAP

Job description

Job Overview

Leidos | Gibbs & Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position reports to the Gibbs & Cox Electrical Engineering Department Manager and interfaces with Program Managers for various contracts. This position is for our Newport News, Virginia office. The engineer will be working change orders and planning activities to support program objectives and milestones.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of US Navy ships, and other marine vessels
• Communicating technical principles directly to client
• Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings
• Recording and tracking action items and meeting minutes
• Creating and managing meeting invites
• Reviewing change proposals to ensure they meet the necessary specifications and requirements

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance
• Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government
• B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency in electrical engineering disciplines to provide guidance and review of products
• Solid organizational and time management abilities
• Proven collaborator with management, peers, and other staff members
• Proven track record interacting with customers regarding both technical and programmatic issues
• Flexible, resourceful, with a “figure-it-out-and-get-it-done” approach
• Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint
• Outstanding Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shipyard Production Systems, shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, 60 Hz and 400Hz electrical plant, and Power Conversion is a plus
• Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino.
• Proficiency in ETAP and other electrical modeling software is a plus
• Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus
• Experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) or equivalent software is a plus
• U.S. Navy experience is a plus

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Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.