Section Manager - High Speed Digital Design

ZipRecruiter; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Section Manager in High-Speed Digital Design to lead a talented team in creating innovative solutions for complex challenges. This role combines management with hands-on technical work, focusing on developing electronic assemblies for aerospace and military systems. With a commitment to quality and growth, the ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters leadership and technical excellence. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a significant impact in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed digital PCB design and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years leading small to mid-sized technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to develop team members.
• Architect, design, develop, and test complex PCB designs.

Skills

High-speed digital PCB design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HyperLynx

Embedded microprocessors

FPGAs

Job description

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!

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Section Manager – High Speed Digital Design to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. The individual selected for this position will be a working manager responsible for supervising a team of Electrical Design Engineers while also contributing to programs for internal and external customers. As a manager, the individual will develop and grow their team to support organizational objectives with an emphasis on scaling and quality improvement. As a technical contributor and leader, the individual will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems. The individual will be expected to manage their time and priorities effectively to ensure both project and organizational success.

The individual must be a self-starter with strong technical skills and a proven history of technical leadership. The individual must also have excellent communication skills and a desire to build and develop a team to tackle challenging technical problems.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical oversight and mentorship to develop team members

2. Develop strong working relationships with team members to meet productivity and retention goals

3. Conduct regular staff meetings and one-on-ones with team members

4. Scale the team by identifying hiring needs, writing job postings, coordinating screening of applicants, interviewing on-site, and making hiring recommendations

5. Architect, design, develop and test complex PCB designs utilizing embedded microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs or SoCs to meet system requirements

6. Propose and implement ideas to improve organizational quality, agility, and capability

7. Support organizational business development goals and initiatives by providing technical input to proposals

8. Perform necessary reporting, approvals, and other administrative tasks

9. Provide technical input to program leadership during the planning and execution of engineering projects

10. Perform hardware system development from developing/deriving requirements to employing appropriate techniques for design, fabrication, integration, and test

11. Work split between management tasks and technical tasks is expected to be approximately 25% management and 75% technical

12. 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

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed digital PCB design and troubleshooting including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs

• Experience with high-speed design analysis tools such as HyperLynx

• Experience with multiple high-speed serial communication standards and memory interfaces (e.g., GigE, 10 GigE, Aurora, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe, SATA)

• Experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis

• Ability to decompose system-level considerations to lower design levels

• Ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative engineering environment

• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams

• Understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components

• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills

• Willingness to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area or be a resident of North Alabama

Qualifications:

Preference for candidates with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university, and experience or knowledge in personnel management, process improvements, project management, business development, and electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems.

Security Requirements:

Must possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Original Posting: May 1, 2025

For U.S. Positions: The job will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The pay range is a guideline and not a guarantee. Factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal policies influence the actual offer.