Electrical EngineerThe Defense Sector at Leidos has an opening for an Electrical Engineer that will contribute to full lifecycle engineering efforts, including concept development, detailed design, integration, and verification of electrical and electronic hardware for the Test Instrumentation & Lethal Mechanisms (TI&LM) Portfolio. This position will be based onsite at Leidos in Huntsville, AL.The TI&LM portfolio specializes in the design, development, production and test of various electronic fuzing, telemetry and flight data acquisition products for DoD and Aerospace customers. This is a full-time, fast-paced, high-visibility position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and directly impact mission-critical technologies.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and test analog and digital circuits and systemsPerform circuit analysis, simulation, and validation testingSupport printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design, layout coordination, and bring-up activitiesSupport system integration and troubleshooting of hardware issuesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical solutionsAnalyze test data and recommend design improvementsContribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and reportingBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field w/ 4–8 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 2+ yearsExperience with circuit design, testing, and troubleshootingExperience supporting PCBA design, layout coordination, and/or board bring-upFamiliarity with both analog and digital design principlesAbility to work independently and contribute to technical decision-makingAbility and willingness to obtain a DoD Clearance in the future as needed.
(U.S. Citizenship required)Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville AlabamaPreferred QualificationsExperience with Electronic Safe and Arm Fuzes (ESAF) or similar safety-critical electronic systemsExperience with RF systems or Digital Signal Processing (DSP)Proficiency in hardware design and development toolsExperience with Python or other scripting languages for analysis/automationFamiliarity with VHDL or FPGA-based designExperience supporting product development or system integrationStrong understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and system performanceWhat You'll BringStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work through ambiguous technical challengesEffective communication skills with both technical and non-technical teamsInitiative and ownership of technical workIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.
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