Electrical Engineer (NASA CMC)

Leidos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Cargo Mission Contract team in designing electrical hardware for NASA and commercial space programs, including ISS and future lunar missions.

The role spans from requirements definition to testing, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems disciplines to deliver flight-certified hardware with hands-on development and rigorous reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating electrical hardware for spaceflight or other safety‑critical applications.
• Proficiency with OrCAD for schematic capture, circuit board design, and PCB layout, including experience with breadboard development and Gerber file generation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design and Development: Design and develop electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, PCBs, and assemblies.
• Power Systems: Design and integrate DC-DC conversion, filtering, and distribution.
• Hardware Development: Support full lifecycle from requirements to testing.
• PCB Design and Prototyping: Create schematics and PCB layouts using OrCAD from breadboarding to Gerber generation.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Hands-on testing and evaluation with lab equipment.
• Engineering Collaboration: Work with electrical, mechanical, and embedded teams to develop and integrate spaceflight hardware.
• Technical Reviews: Support SRR, PDR, and CDR milestones.
• Problem Solving: Develop engineering solutions with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) team in Houston, Texas. This position will support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical hardware for NASA and commercial space programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Human Landing System (HLS), and future lunar exploration missions.

The Electrical Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to develop electrical systems and components for spaceflight applications. Responsibilities span the full hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and circuit design through fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.

The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical design experience, hands‑on hardware development skills, and the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges while collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Electrical Design and Development: Design and develop electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electronic assemblies.
• Power Systems: Design and integrate electrical circuits involving DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and power distribution.
• Hardware Development: Support the full electrical hardware development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, verification, and testing.
• PCB Design and Prototyping: Develop circuit schematics and PCB layouts using OrCAD, supporting designs from breadboard prototyping through Gerber file generation, fabrication, and assembly.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Perform hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of electrical circuits, printed wiring boards, and electronic assemblies using laboratory test equipment.
• Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems engineers and technicians to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware.
• Technical Reviews: Support engineering design reviews and program milestones, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Problem Solving: Investigate technical issues, evaluate design alternatives, and develop effective engineering solutions with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating electrical or electronic hardware for spaceflight or other safety‑critical applications.
• Proficiency with OrCAD for schematic capture, circuit board design, and PCB layout, including experience with breadboard development and Gerber file generation.
• Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harness design, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and electrical power distribution.
• Experience supporting electrical hardware through design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic laboratory equipment, circuit prototyping, printed wiring board testing, and electronic assembly.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve complex technical problems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and participate in technical design reviews.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical assignments with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing hardware for spaceflight projects, including spacecraft, satellites, or payloads.
• Familiarity with NASA specifications and standards for electrical hardware, printed circuit board assembly, cable harness manufacturing, and testing.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) requirements for spaceflight hardware.

Per the contract, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required. Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 14, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.