Electrical Engineer Lead – Environmental Test Lab

About the role

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector/Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified Electrical Engineer to join their Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This position will also support the integration and testing of integrated systems as designed to ensure form and fit of the systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a group of Test Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical), performing Acceptance and Qualification testing of Flight Hardware.
• Handle all tasks assigned by the Test Manager and help develop/implement strategies for process improvements and streamlining test events within the Test Group.
• Primary Responsibility of the Lead Role: Coordinate with ECL Program Integrator to understand daily priorities for the Test Engineers. Assign tasking to ensure full coverage for all areas of test.
• Become the POC for Engineering and Quality for Discrepancy processing.
• Work with ECL Program Integrator on resource loading and streamlining of processes.
• Understand KPI’s and Metrics and provide input to help improve the overall throughput of the ECL.
• Work with the Test Engineering Manager to help develop a train plan and methods for Test Engineers to help develop growth within the organization.
• Will be conducted in a laboratory environment, which includes setting up test equipment, performing functional testing of components, setting up dynamic/climatic test environments, and subsystem AI&T.

Basic Qualifications

• A BS in Engineering for an ABET Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment.
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret Electrical/Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in Leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• The Following Skills/abilities Are Desired:
• Active security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have experience in environmental and dynamic testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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