Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical 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 an electrical engineer with project engineering, design engineering, and production skillsets.

The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with inter-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, radars, and space systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the hardware life cycle from conceptual development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, software, etc.) to transition low-rate initial production LRUs to full-scale production
• Serving as IPT Lead, coordinating between System IPT and Production IPT to ensure seamless integration as LRUs transition from production/test line to system installation
• Leading and providing technical direction to a team of engineers throughout all phases of the product lifecycle
• Translating low-level engineering tasks into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliverables
• Ensuring engineering tasks are completed on time or ahead of schedule to support production and manufacturing requirements
• Reviewing designs and test data and providing direction/feedback to other engineers
• Overseeing the development and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) into a production environment
• Contributing to proposals by providing estimates and written artifacts
• Managing obsolescence of electrical components throughout product life cycle
• Supporting validation & verification testing and assembling compliance artifacts
• Facilitating the closure of test failures and non-conformances with engineering staff and manufacturing
• Resolving defects and errors identified during manufacturing processes
• Supporting test and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power electronics
• Leading Failure Review and Corrective Action committees for critical component failures
• Presenting to program leadership and customers in weekly meetings, quarterly IPRs, and CDRs
• Integrating LRUs into larger systems by collaborating with system design teams on design updates
• Coordinating with line management and program management to identify staffing opportunities and accelerate schedules

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Candidate must have at least twelve (12) years of experience in the design and test of electronics or ten (10) years with MS degree.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through production transitions from LRIP to full-rate production
• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in engineering leadership and team management
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Position requires candidates to…