Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department in Huntsville, AL seeks an entry-level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to design PCBAs, including power, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller elements. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to develop solutions for aerospace and defense systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with customers and technicians, with opportunities for growth in leadership and technical skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics and high-speed communications.
• Experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Collaborative engineering with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test methods.
• US residency in North Alabama or willingness to relocate to Huntsville area.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and test PCBAs including power, mixed-signal, FPGA, and MCU designs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot board-level issues, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Digital/analog electronics

PCB design

FPGA

VHDL

Test and debugging

Team collaboration

Hands-on lab work

Education

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

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

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!

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The individual selected for this position will be a design engineer with varied technical interests and demonstrated engineering skills. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with electronics integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems, including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skills such as signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design, basic VHDL proficiency, experience with technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology improvements are a plus.

With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, high-speed communications, components, and interface/communication standards
• Experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation
• Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference shown to candidates who possess aBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a3.8 or higher GPA
• Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree inElectrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
• Preference shown to candidates who possess previous relevant experience through internships, college design project teams, or student research projects.
• Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:
  • Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies
  • Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors, microcontrollers, or VHDL-based FPGAs
  • Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design
  • Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools
• 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.

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 8, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.