Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) team in Houston, Texas.
The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing electrical hardware for NASA and commercial space programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Human Landing System (HLS), and future lunar exploration missions.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical design experience, hands-on hardware development skills, and the ability to independently solve complex technical challenges while collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical hardware for spaceflight applications, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electronic assemblies.
- Design and integrate electrical circuits involving DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and power distribution.
- Support the full electrical hardware development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, verification, and testing.
- Develop circuit schematics and PCB layouts using OrCAD, supporting designs from breadboard prototyping through Gerber file generation, fabrication, and assembly.
- Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of electrical circuits, printed wiring boards, and electronic assemblies using laboratory test equipment.
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems engineers and technicians to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware.
- Support engineering design reviews and program milestones, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
- Investigate technical issues, evaluate design alternatives, and develop effective engineering solutions with minimal supervision.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating electrical or electronic hardware for spaceflight or other safety-critical applications.
- Proficiency with OrCAD for schematic capture, circuit board design, and PCB layout, including experience with breadboard development and Gerber file generation.
- Experience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harness design, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies.
- Knowledge of DC-to-DC power conversion, DC power filtering, and electrical power distribution.
- Experience supporting electrical hardware through design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing.
- Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment, circuit prototyping, printed wiring board testing, and electronic assembly.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve complex technical problems.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and participate in technical design reviews.
- Ability to work independently and manage technical assignments with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience developing hardware for spaceflight projects, including spacecraft, satellites, or payloads.
- Familiarity with NASA specifications and standards for electrical hardware, printed circuit board assembly, cable harness manufacturing, and testing.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) requirements for spaceflight hardware.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.
- Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check.
Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00