Sr. Hardware Engineer

Leidos Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Oklahoma City is hiring a Hardware Engineer to support critical systems for FAA programs. You will design, develop, and maintain hardware systems, ensuring compliance and reliability. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting hardware issues.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Hardware Engineering and 4-8 years of related experience. Strong analytical skills are required. This is an onsite position with no telework available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with hardware systems design and integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and support hardware systems including circuit boards.
• Perform validation testing to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Hardware design principles

System integration

Troubleshooting

Embedded systems knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Job description

Description

The Leidos digital modernization NISC IV team is looking to hire a skilled Hardware Engineer to support engineering, integration, and sustainment of critical systems supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. The Hardware Engineer will provide the Long Range Radar System Support team with designing, developing, testing, and maintaining hardware systems and components to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements. You will also be involved in system integration efforts, troubleshooting hardware‑related issues, and working with cross‑functional teams to support system design, validation, and deployment activities. To be successful in this role, you will need strong knowledge of hardware engineering principles, system integration, and lifecycle management, along with the ability to work across multiple technical domains.

NOTE: This is an onsite at the MMAC position. No Telework available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support hardware systems and components, including circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems.
• Perform hardware integration, testing, and validation to ensure systems meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and documentation for system validation and verification.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into hardware specifications and design solutions.
• Support configuration management, system upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
• Provide technical input to system architecture, design reviews, and engineering discussions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA, industry, and safety standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and user guides.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 4-8 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience or education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience designing, integrating, and testing hardware systems or components.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and system‑level issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems, circuit design, or related hardware components.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and validating system performance.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into effective engineering solutions.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi‑disciplined engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and supporting configuration management processes.
• Understanding of the hardware development lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance suitability and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FAA or other federal government programs.
• Experience with systems integration in operational or mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, IPC, MIL‑STD, etc.).
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Experience with hardware simulation or design tools.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and hardware interfaces.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid engineering environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations for hardware systems.
• Experience supporting fielded systems, sustainment, or modernization efforts.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 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.