Senior Electrical Engineer, Defense Hardware Leader

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high‑performing team that designs advanced hardware for aerospace and military systems, including ground/air platforms and missiles. You will drive all phases of hardware life cycle from concept to manufacturing and qualification, collaborating with project managers, technicians, and customers to deliver robust solutions.

The role favors self-starters with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership in a

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in design and test of electronics or 4+ years with MS.
• Experience with analog/mixed-signal PCBs or RF/microwave assemblies.
• Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test methods.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate well.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Transition LRUs to full-scale production with cross-functional teams.
• Review designs and test data, providing direction to engineers.
• Develop and integrate Special Test Equipment into production.
• Contribute to proposals with estimates and artifacts.
• Manage obsolescence of electrical components through product life cycle.
• Support validation, verification and assemble compliance artifacts.
• Lead Failure Review and Corrective Action for critical failures.
• Support RF, digital, and power electronics testing and troubleshooting.
• Present to program leadership and customers in meetings.
• Integrate LRUs into larger systems with system design teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test engineering

RF & power electronics

Lab instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Windchill PLM

Job description

Leidos Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high‑performing team that designs advanced hardware for aerospace and military systems, including ground/air platforms and missiles. You will drive all phases of hardware life cycle from concept to manufacturing and qualification, collaborating with project managers, technicians, and customers to deliver robust solutions.

The role favors self-starters with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership in a