Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on creating innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges in aerospace and military systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the design of advanced hardware solutions. With a commitment to technical growth, this position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in hardware system design from architecture to implementation.
• Experience interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design system-level electrical architecture and create specifications.
• Conduct new hardware design verification testing.
• Support system integration activities.

Skills

Hardware System Design

Technical Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Collaboration

Circuit Understanding

Laboratory Experience

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visio

Excel

SolidWorks Electrical

Creo Schematic

Draftsight

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. As a technical contributor, the individual will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages technical growth.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• System level electrical architecture and design
• Creating block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings
• Parts selection and derating activities
• New hardware design verification testing
• Support system level integration activities

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution
• Candidate must have 8+ years of experience in hardware system design and testing from architecture through implementation or 6+ years with an MS degree
• Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis
• Candidate must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams
• Candidate must have a proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods
• Cable design experience in Visio or Excel
• Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Candidates must be residents of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
• Candidate must possess a secret clearance, or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leading small to mid-sized technical teams
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 Standards
• Electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems
• Experience with high power applications
• Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
• Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight
• Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to facilitate production testing of MIL rated components
• Experience with radar front-end and back-end architecture, design, and testing
• Experience with RF path design, link budget analysis, noise figure, insertion loss, and signal purity calculations
• Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels

Original Posting:

April 29, 2025

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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.