Electrical Systems Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its Vista, CA facility. The ideal candidate will design electrical systems for advanced X-ray-based security equipment and collaborate with a cross-functional team. Candidates must have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience.

The role involves troubleshooting designs, producing documentation, and ensuring the systems' integrity around safety protocols. Knowledge of PCB design and programming in C or VHDL is preferred. Join the team leading the industry in security technology.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Able to take a design from R&D to production.
• Familiar with PCB design and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and systems for X-ray equipment.
• Troubleshoot existing designs down to the component level.
• Produce engineering documentation such as design specifications.

Skills

Electrical machinery design

Digital and analog circuit design

Proficient in programming languages like C, VHDL

Experience with electrical test equipment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Orcad

PADS

Altium

Job description

The Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation at Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to work for the Ports and Borders (P&B) business unit in our Vista, CA facility. The P&B business unit at Leidos designs and manufactures highly complex security equipment for use at border crossings, airports, seaports, and other transportation mechanisms. Our products include radiation detectors and spectrometers, and X-ray scanners for cars, trucks, and trains.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional engineering team with Scientists, Mechanical and Software Engineers, and Test Engineers to develop next-generation X-ray based security equipment.
• Design electrical circuits and systems to support development of X-ray equipment including data acquisition systems, X-ray source controls, power supplies and distribution, networks, and integration of COTS devices.
• Perform sustaining engineering of existing products, including obsolescence issues and feature changes/updates.
• Design printed circuits and direct PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly.
• Produce Engineering documentation such as design specifications, interface control documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Troubleshoot existing and new designs down to the component level, performing root cause analysis.
• Typically, we have no more than 2-3 Electrical Engineers working on any single project, and for smaller projects the Engineer will work on their own to develop solutions, present concepts and designs in a review, and complete the implementation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar with at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Able to see a design through from R&D to production, including writing specifications (system, subsystem, ICD’s, etc), developing design documentation, building prototypes, designing test fixtures, designing for production, and troubleshooting problems.
• Proficient in electrical machinery design and integration.
• Proficient in digital and/or analog circuit design.
• Familiar with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Orcad, PADS, Altium).
• Familiar with PCB design and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C, VHDL, IEC61131.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, bench supplies.
• Familiar with a product development process including design specifications, design reviews, Engineering drawings and documentation formats, and ECR processes.
• Comfortable working with and around X-ray radiation producing machines, radioactive materials, high voltage, heavy machinery, electric and hydraulic power systems.
• Able to effectively work with a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, as well as handle a wide range of multidisciplinary tasks.
• Must be able to work safely and follow safety precautions in industrial environments (temperature, humidity, noise, confined spaces, etc.) and around industrial equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation detection technologies and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of X-ray producing machinery.
• Experience developing system architectures and designs for complex systems.

As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology. Our team produces a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, shipping ports, border crossings, and critical infrastructure customers. These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo, and people at checkpoints around the world.

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.