Senior Defense Electrical Engineer - MBSE & Test Lead

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive MBSE workflows and model-based design across DoD portfolios in Huntsville, AL. You will bridge systems architecture, lifecycle modeling, and cross-functional execution on complex programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, verification, and test planning, with DoD security clearances preferred and US citizenship required. Onsite work is expected in Huntsville, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline, focus on electromagnetics.
• 17+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 15+ years with a master’s degree in science or engineering for complex aerospace, missile, or defense systems.
• Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end systems engineering (requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and validation).
• Experience with missile, high-speed flight, or advanced weapon systems (e.g., hypersonics, ballistic missiles, interceptors).
• Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS); familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues.
• Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Leading integration of specialty engineering disciplines across programs to ensure robust, compliant solutions.
• Supporting program schedules, milestones, and deliverables while mitigating risks to engineering performance.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize system lifecycle performance and address technical challenges.
• Providing expertise in specialty engineering areas such as Nuclear Hardness, System Safety, EMI/EMC, and Human Systems Engineering.
• Ensuring adherence to requirements, regulatory compliance, and company processes.
• Translating military standards into hardware requirements and supporting EVM/cost/schedule estimates.

Skills

End-to-end systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

System safety

EMC/EMI knowledge

Written & oral communication

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

MBSE concepts/tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive MBSE workflows and model-based design across DoD portfolios in Huntsville, AL. You will bridge systems architecture, lifecycle modeling, and cross-functional execution on complex programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, verification, and test planning, with DoD security clearances preferred and US citizenship required. Onsite work is expected in Huntsville, Alabama.