Lead Electrical Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, overseeing the integration of electrical systems, and executing project engineering tasks. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, eight years of relevant experience, and strong design and test engineering skills. This position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for technical growth and leadership within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience in design and test of electronics.
• Experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition production.
• Review designs and test data, providing direction to engineers.
• Oversee the integration of Special Test Equipment into production.

Skills

Project engineering

Design engineering

Test engineering

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

The Leidos Defense Sector-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.

• 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

• Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:

• Radar and communications principles, PCB fabrication & assembly processes, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing, Windchill PLM

• MATLAB

• Project planning and resource management

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Original Posting: January 30, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.