Description
Leidos' Defense Systems, Electrical Systems Department is seeking an Electrical System Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Huntsville, AL. 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 various programs to develop electronic assemblies integrated into aerospace and military systems, including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space 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 from an ABET-accredited institution
- 4+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation
- Experience with technical problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Ability to perform 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
- Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
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
- Familiarity with AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
- Cable design experience using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Schematic, Draftsight, or Microsoft Visio
- Experience with special test equipment design/architecture to facilitate production testing of MIL-rated components
- Experience designing high-power AC electrical distribution systems, including generators, UPS systems, transformers, circuit protection, and custom control panels
The pay range for this job is $87,100.00 - $157,450.00.