Entry Level Avionics Engineer - Hypersonics

Description

The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking talented Entry-Level Avionics Engineers for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.

The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through phases of the hardware life cycle from 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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Conduct non-conformances investigations of advanced digital and analog avionics electronics components including power electronics, actuators, instrumentation, sensors, embedded computers, and digital communications networks.
• Use electrical drawings to troubleshoot test equipment and unit under test
• Work through root cause corrective action
• Assist in requirement decomposition
• Prepare drawings and documentation for manufacturing purposes

Basic Qualifications.

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 0+ yearsof relevant experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with reading engineering drawings, electrical schematics, cable/wiring diagrams, and the corresponding work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to program leadership
• Familiarity with requirement decomposition
• Provide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system-level integration
• Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of the avionics

Preferred Qualifications.

• MS in Electrical Engineering and 0+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing and production of avionics components
• Knowledge of electronics integration, test, and troubleshooting
• Must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.
• Knowledge of test development to support troubleshooting hardware failures
• Knowledge of circuit design - analog, digital, power
• Knowledge of National Instruments Software
• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
• Knowledge of ASME and IEEE standards
• Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies
• Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

Security Requirements:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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