Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The individual selected for this position will be a design engineer with varied technical interests and demonstrated engineering skills. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with electronics integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems, including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems. The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skills such as signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design, basic VHDL proficiency, experience with technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology improvements are a plus. With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, high-speed communications, components, and interface/communication standards
• Experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation
• Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Signal integrity analysis
• Power distribution network design
• Basic VHDL proficiency
• Experience with technical trade studies
• Evaluation of technology improvements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.8 or higher GPA
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
• Previous relevant experience through internships, college design project teams, or student research projects.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of: Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies
• Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors, microcontrollers, or VHDL-based FPGAs
• Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design
• Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools

Responsibilities

• Architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs.
• Actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements.
• Support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products.
• Troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level