Hardware Systems Engineer — CAD, Integration & Travel

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a hardware engineer to create and update CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and installation instructions, supporting rack and console builds while collaborating across software and systems engineering teams.

You will participate in the SE hardware design lifecycle, develop interconnect diagrams, assist with tests and troubleshooting, manage ECNs and configuration control, and help ensure documentation and SOW commitments are met; travel and extended hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), configuration management, or formal design change processes.
• Experience supporting hardware engineering activities such as system integration, hardware documentation, cable design, CAD modeling, testing, or technical troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting hardware integration, installation, and troubleshooting activities in a lab or production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Visio.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical assignments with general supervision.
• Experience communicating technical concepts, analysis results, and engineering solutions to peers, program stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and update CAD drawings, Visio drawings, Cable Marking Specifications, Retrofit and Workbook Installation Instructions, System BOMs and Parts Lists, and support rack and console builds.
• Participate in the Systems Engineering hardware design lifecycle including research, analyses, cost estimates, process improvements, and technical support.
• Develop hardware designs, electrical wiring diagrams, cable schematics, interconnect diagrams, and cable lists for installation and integration activities.
• Support hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification using standard engineering principles and diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support system implementation and integration.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, source control drawings, system specifications, verification procedures, and other technical documentation.
• Support requirements analysis, project planning, schedules, status reporting, and technical execution based on SOWs.
• Support engineering change activities including ECNs, discrepancy resolution, and configuration management processes.
• Apply engineering concepts and problem-solving skills within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Support occasional extended hours or travel (25%-50%) to meet schedules.

Skills

CAD modeling

Documentation

Verbal communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional) with <2 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Visio

Job description

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a hardware engineer to create and update CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and installation instructions, supporting rack and console builds while collaborating across software and systems engineering teams.

You will participate in the SE hardware design lifecycle, develop interconnect diagrams, assist with tests and troubleshooting, manage ECNs and configuration control, and help ensure documentation and SOW commitments are met; travel and extended hours