Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing Test

About the Role

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Electrical Engineering Liaison to support the Indirect Fires Protection Capability, Increment 2 (IFPC Inc.
2) program in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

• Coordinates with the Engineering Team to ensure designs are producible, manufacturable, and aligned with manufacturing facility capabilities and constraints
• Resolves technical issues arising during fabrication, assembly, or integration in a timely manner
• Evaluates how engineering changes affect manufacturing schedules, tooling, processes, and costs
• Participates in design reviews (PDR, CDR) to ensure manufacturability and maintainability
• Troubleshoots build issues on the shop floor, recommends rework, and escalates as needed
• Prepares/co-authors documentation (MRB dispositions, rework instructions, redline drawings)
• Interfaces with engineering, QA, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure alignment
• Identifies and drives improvements in design for manufacturability (DFM), yield, and throughput
• Represents manufacturing during Engineering Change Control Board meetings

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have 8+ years of experience in hardware system design, test, and manufacturing from architecture through implementation or 4+ years with an MS degree.
• Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Candidate must 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 have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.
• Candidate must have proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components.
• Candidate must have hands‑on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
• Candidate must be a self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

• 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 electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with product lifecycle management.

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Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

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.