Entry-Level Aerospace Electrical Systems Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering hardware solutions for aerospace and defense programs. You will lead system-level architecture, create block diagrams, specify cables and components, and perform verification testing while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from ABET-accredited institution.
• 2+ years hardware system design and test experience from architecture through implementation; MS degree acceptable.
• Ability to solve technical problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborative engineer able to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Cable design experience.
• Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test equipment.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently; North Alabama area relocation may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical design

Systems engineering

Cable design

Schematic interpretation

Test instrumentation

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering hardware solutions for aerospace and defense programs. You will lead system-level architecture, create block diagrams, specify cables and components, and perform verification testing while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to work