Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design to design, implement, and test PCBAs including power, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller domains. The role requires advanced electronics expertise and hands-on lab experience in a fast-paced team environment in Huntsville/North Alabama.

The candidate will work across product life cycle, collaborate with customers, and support manufacturing and test efforts while ensuring compliance with requirements and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 15+ years in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of digital/analog/mixed-signal electronics and interfaces.
• Experience with complex multi-layer PCB design and testing.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and test PCBAs (power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, microcontroller).
• Troubleshoot board-level issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support manufacturing, test, and qualification activities for deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to meet requirements.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

FPGA design

Embedded systems

PCB design & testing

Troubleshooting

System decomposition

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

HyperLynx

Altium

Mentor Graphics / Siemens tools

Job 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. Your greatest work is ahead! 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 a 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. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense 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. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have 15+ 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.

Original Posting

Original Posting: October 1, 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: Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.