Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

Electrical System Design Engineer – Huntsville, AL

Leidos Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department seeks a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Huntsville, AL, creating solutions for complex engineering challenges.

• System level electrical architecture and design
• Creation of block diagrams, electrical system requirements, cable specifications, and cable drawings
• Component selection and derating activities
• New hardware design verification testing
• Support system level integration activities

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have 12+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation or 10+ years with 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 cable design experience.
• 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.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville – North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must possess or be able to obtain SECRET clearance and maintain that clearance.

• 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 AS50881 NASA Derating Standard.

Pay range $ – $. Compensation packages include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, retirement, and other benefits.

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.