Electrical System Design Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. As a technical contributor, the individual will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation or 6+ years with MS degree.
• Experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely 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.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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 NASA Derating Standard AS50881
• 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

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

Benefits

• Leidos offers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.
• Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support.
• 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 (but are not limited to) 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.

What This Job Offers

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