Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The Defense Sector at Leidos has an opening for an Electrical Engineer that will contribute to full lifecycle engineering efforts, including concept development, detailed design, integration, and verification of electrical and electronic hardware for the Test Instrumentation & Lethal Mechanisms (TI&LM) Portfolio. This position will be based onsite at Leidos in Huntsville, AL.
The TI&LM portfolio specializes in the design, development, production and test of various electronic fuzing, telemetry and flight data acquisition products for DoD and Aerospace customers. This is a full-time, fast-paced, high-visibility position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and directly impact mission-critical technologies.
Primary Responsibilities.
Design, develop, and test analog and digital circuits and systems
Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and validation testing
Support printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) design, layout coordination, and bring-up activities
Support system integration and troubleshooting of hardware issues
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical solutions
Analyze test data and recommend design improvements
Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and reporting
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field w/ 4-8 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 2+ years
Experience with circuit design, testing, and troubleshooting
Experience supporting PCBA design, layout coordination, and/or board bring-up
Familiarity with both analog and digital design principles
Ability to work independently and contribute to technical decision-making
Ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Clearance in the future as needed. (U.S. Citizenship required)
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville Alabama
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Electronic Safe and Arm Fuzes (ESAF) or similar safety-critical electronic systems
Experience with RF systems or Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Proficiency in hardware design and development tools
Experience with Python or other scripting languages for analysis/automation
Familiarity with VHDL or FPGA-based design
Experience supporting product development or system integration
Strong understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and system performance
What You'll Bring
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges
Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams
Initiative and ownership of technical work
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Original Posting:
May 1, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
