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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Senior Electrical System Design Engineer

Leidos Huntsville, AL senior full-time

Salary

$131,300 - $237,350 per year

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Description

We are seeking a talented Senior 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, 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 degree from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 8+ years of experience in hardware system design and test from architecture through implementation
  • 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
  • Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • electrical design for military hardware
  • aerospace systems
  • cable production
  • high power applications
  • AS50881 NASA Derating Standard
  • SolidWorks Electrical
  • Creo Schematic
  • Draftsight
  • Microsoft Visio

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