Lead Electrical Engineer

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high‑performing team that designs advanced hardware for aerospace and military systems, including ground/air platforms and missiles. You will drive all phases of hardware life cycle from concept to manufacturing and qualification, collaborating with project managers, technicians, and customers to deliver robust solutions.

The role favors self-starters with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership in a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in design and test of electronics or 4+ years with MS.
• Experience with analog/mixed-signal PCBs or RF/microwave assemblies.
• Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test methods.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate well.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Transition LRUs to full-scale production with cross-functional teams.
• Review designs and test data, providing direction to engineers.
• Develop and integrate Special Test Equipment into production.
• Contribute to proposals with estimates and artifacts.
• Manage obsolescence of electrical components through product life cycle.
• Support validation, verification and assemble compliance artifacts.
• Lead Failure Review and Corrective Action for critical failures.
• Support RF, digital, and power electronics testing and troubleshooting.
• Present to program leadership and customers in meetings.
• Integrate LRUs into larger systems with system design teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test engineering

RF & power electronics

Lab instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Windchill PLM

Job description

Description

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical 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 an electrical engineer with project engineering, design engineering, and test engineering skillsets. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with inter-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, radars, and space systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the hardware life cycle from conceptual development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Primary responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, software, etc.) to transition low-rate initial production LRUs to full-scale production
• Reviewing designs and test data and providing direction/feedback to other engineers
• Overseeing the development and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) into a production environment
• Contributing to proposals by providing estimates and written artifacts
• Managing obsolescence of electrical components throughout product life cycle
• Supporting validation & verification testing and assembling compliance artifacts
• Facilitating the closure of test failures and non-conformances with engineering staff and manufacturing
• Supporting test and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power electronics
• Leading Failure Review and Corrective Action committees for critical component failures
• Presenting to program leadership and customers in weekly meetings, quarterly IPRs, and CDRs
• Integrating LRUs into larger systems by collaborating with system design teams on design updates

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in the design and test of electronics and test equipment or four (4) years with MS degree.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Position requires candidates to 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 be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution

• Radar and communications principles PCB fabrication & assembly processes MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing Windchill PLM
• MATLAB
• Project planning and resource management

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.