Electrical System Design Engineer

About the role

Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team creating unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth, supporting a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into aerospace and military systems, including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
• 4+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation
• Experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment with multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams
• Cable design experience
• Proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

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

Pay

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. 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 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.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.