Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, software, etc.) to transition low-rate initial production LRUs to full-scale production
• Reviewing designs and test data and providing direction/feedback to other engineers
• Overseeing the development and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) into a production environment
• Contributing to proposals by providing estimates and written artifacts
• Managing obsolescence of electrical components throughout product life cycle
• Supporting validation & verification testing and assembling compliance artifacts
• Supporting test and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power electronics
• Leading Failure Review and Corrective Action committees for critical component failures
• Presenting to program leadership and customers in weekly meetings, quarterly IPRs, and CDRs
• Integrating LRUs into larger systems by collaborating with system design teams on design updates

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in the design and test of electronics and test equipment or four (4) years with MS degree.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Position requires candidates to 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 be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of: Radar and communications principles, PCB fabrication & assembly processes, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing, Windchill PLM, MATLAB, Project planning and resource management.

Skills

• Self-starter with experience working with inter-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems.
• Product focus, partnering with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements.

Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Pay

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Company Information

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.

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.

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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.