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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Junior Electrical System Design Engineer

Leidos Huntsville, AL entry full-time

Salary

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00 per year

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Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team 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, you will support a variety of programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems.

Primary Responsibilities

  • 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

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 2+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation or MS degree
  • Experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis
  • Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
  • Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams
  • Cable design experience
  • Proven understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 class 3
  • IPC J-STD-001 Standards
  • electrical design for military hardware
  • aerospace systems
  • cable production
  • high power applications

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