Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

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Leidos’ Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Senior 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.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides 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. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

• 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 8+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation
• 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
• 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 cable production
• Experience with high power applications
• Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
• Cable design experience using Solid Works Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight, or Microsoft Visio
• Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to…