Senior Electrical Engineer

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on architecting, implementing, and testing PCBAs including power, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs.

You'll collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers across the product life cycle from concept through manufacturing and test. Applicants must have 8+ years in electronics design and a US citizenship with final Secret or eligibility for Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of digital/analog/mixed-signal electronics, components and interfaces.
• Expertise in digital PCB design and troubleshooting including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs.
• Experience with design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer PCBAs.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debugging methods.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and effective problem solving.
• Ability to decompose system-level requirements to lower design levels.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Willingness to reside in Huntsville-North Alabama area or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and test PCBAs including power, mixed-signal, FPGA and microcontroller designs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians and customers to meet requirements.
• Support resolution of technical issues during manufacture and test of deliverables.

Skills

Digital PCB design

Embedded processors

FPGA-based designs

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

System decomposition

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Master's degree preferred (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Siemens EDA

Altium Designer

Job description

Description

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.

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware 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 selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skills such as signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design, high-speed digital (10 GigE+) design, RF design, or basic VHDL proficiency are plus.

With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have 8+ years experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Candidate must have advanced knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, components, and interface/communication standards.
• Candidate must have expertise in digital PCB design and troubleshooting including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs.
• Candidate must have proven experience in design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Candidate must have hands‑on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
• Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to decompose system-level considerations (i.e. requirements) to lower design levels.
• Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

• Multiple high-speed serial communication standards and memory interfaces (e.g. GigE, 10 GigE, Aurora, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe, SATA).
• High-speed design analysis tools such as HyperLynx.
• Rigid-flex, microvia, blind via, and buried via printed circuit board design.
• Switched‑mode power supply (SMPS) design.
• Siemens electrical engineering development tools (formerly Mentor Graphics).
• Altium electrical engineering development tools.

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are foundational to any career decision. The package includes competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Further details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.