Lead Electrical Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
The Leidos Defense Sector-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 test engineering 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. Primary responsibilities: Collaborating with
cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing,
systems, software, etc.) to transition low-rate initial production
LRUs to full-scale production 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 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 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 eight (8) years of experience in the design and
test of electronics and test equipment. Candidate must demonstrate
experience in the design, test, and manufacture of
analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
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 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 be a resident of the North Alabama area
or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications Preference shown to candidates who possess
a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution Preference
shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge
of: Radar and communications principles PCB fabrication & assembly
processes MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing Windchill PLM MATLAB
Project planning and resource management If you're looking for
comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and
outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not
hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke,
and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at
step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original
Posting: January 30, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to
change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that
this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an
anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original
posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 -
$195,050.00 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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