Electrical Engineer Lead - Environmental Test Lab

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to manage a team of Electrical and Mechanical Test Engineers performing acceptance and qualification testing of flight hardware. You will coordinate priorities with the ECL Program Integrator and drive process improvements within the Test Group.

The role requires leadership experience, MIL-STD-810 testing background, and the ability to read complex drawings. A U.S. citizen with DoD program exposure is preferred and a Final Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in MIL-STD-810 test environments.
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Test Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical) and perform Acceptance and Qualification testing of Flight Hardware.
• Develop and implement strategies for process improvements and streamline test events within the Test Group.
• Coordinate with the ECL Program Integrator to align daily priorities for Test Engineers.
• Assign tasks to ensure full coverage for all test areas.
• Serve as POC for Engineering and Quality for discrepancy processing.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

MIL-STD-810 experience

Test engineering

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Primary Responsibilities.

• Lead a group of Test Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical), performing Acceptance and Qualification testing of Flight Hardware.




• Handle all tasks assigned by the Test Manager and help develop/implement strategies for process improvements and streamlining test events within the Test Group.




• Primary Responsibility of the Lead Role:




• Coordinate with ECL Program Integrator to understand daily priorities for the Test Engineers.




• Assign tasking to ensure full coverage for all areas of test.




• Become the POC for Engineering and Quality for Discrepancy processing.




• Work with ECL Program Integrator on resource loading and streamlining of processes.




• Understand KPI's and Metrics and provide input to help improve the overall throughput of the ECL.




• Work with the Test Engineering Manager to help develop a train plan and methods for Test Engineers to help develop growth within the organization.




• Work will be conducted in a laboratory environment, which includes setting up test equipment, performing functional testing of components, setting up dynamic/climatic test environments, and subsystem AI&T.

Basic Qualifications.

• A BS in Engineering for an ABET Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience




• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment




• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.




• Ability to read and interpret Electrical/Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.




• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.




• Experience in Leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications. The following skills/abilities are desired:

• Active security clearance.




• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.




• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.




• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have experience in environmental and dynamic testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Original Posting:

July 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.