Senior Electrical Systems Engineer — Aerospace & Defense

Leidos

Huntsville (TN)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 237,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Electrical System Design Engineer to lead system-level electrical architecture and design across aerospace and military programs. You will create block diagrams, define requirements, select components, and verify new hardware through testing.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interpret schematics, and support system integration while contributing to a fast-paced, learning-focused environment in support of national security missions.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of hardware system design and test experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
  • Able to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective verbal and written communication within a team.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
  • Cable design experience.
  • Hands-on lab experience with instrumentation and test equipment.
  • Self-starter capable of working independently.
  • Willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL 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

Leadership
Root cause analysis
Communication
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Electrical System Design Engineer to lead system-level electrical architecture and design across aerospace and military programs. You will create block diagrams, define requirements, select components, and verify new hardware through testing.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interpret schematics, and support system integration while contributing to a fast-paced, learning-focused environment in support of national security missions.

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