Lead Electrical Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Huntsville, AL to tackle complex engineering challenges. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design advanced hardware products while ensuring quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and will be responsible for guiding teams in production transitions, reviewing designs, and managing project resources. A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the design and test of electronics or 4+ years with an MS degree.
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal PCB design and manufacture.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and debug/test methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with teams to transition productions.
• Reviewing designs and providing direction to engineers.
• Managing obsolescence of electrical components.
• Supporting validation, verification, and compliance testing.

Skills

Design and test of electronics

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Hands-on laboratory experience

Effective communication within a team

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

MATLAB

Job 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 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 an 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

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of radar and communications principles, PCB fabrication & assembly processes, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461 testing, Windchill PLM.
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with project planning and resource management.

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.