Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. Lead system-level electrical architecture, develop block diagrams, requirements, and cable drawings while performing hardware verification and supporting system integration across aerospace and military programs.

This role demands hands-on lab work, independent initiative, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 8+ years of hardware system design and testing experience.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Cable design experience.
• Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test methods.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area.

Responsibilities

• System level electrical architecture and design.
• Creation of block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings.
• Component selection and derating activities.
• New hardware design verification testing.
• Support system level integration activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Cable design

Root cause analysis

Schematic interpretation

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Creo Schematic

DraftSight

Visio

Job 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 sustainable. 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, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Senior Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. As a technical contributor, 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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• System level electrical architecture and design
• Creation of block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings
• Component selection and derating activities
• New hardware design verification testing
• Support system level integration activities

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 of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Candidate must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Candidate must have cable design experience.
• Candidate must have proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components.
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leading small to mid‑sized technical teams.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3 and IPC J-STD-001 Standards.
• Electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems.
• Experience supporting cable production.
• Experience with high power applications.
• Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
• Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight, or Microsoft Visio
• Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to facilitate production testing of MIL rated components.
• Experience designing high‑power AC electrical distribution systems including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Original Posting

September 10, 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 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. More details are available here.

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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.