Description
The Analysis Solutions Business Area at Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. The primary focus of this group is conducting engineering assessments of critical infrastructure, including strategic and heavy industrial facilities.
The ideal candidate will bring a creative yet disciplined approach to solving complex engineering challenges in environments where complete information is often unavailable. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to thorough, high-quality work.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel, you will support facility characterization efforts and provide engineering expertise to inform critical mission decisions. Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government facility.
Key Responsibilities
As part of a facility characterization team, the successful candidate will:
Systematically integrate all-source intelligence, facility expertise, engineering principles, and industry best practices to characterize facility functions, missions, and physical configurations.
Assess facility layouts, physical structures, mission systems, support systems, 3D models, and potential vulnerabilities.
Utilize industry-standard modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex electrical power systems.
Provide engineering guidance and technical judgment throughout the characterization process to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
Develop written products, including technical reports and briefings, that communicate complex electrical system designs, dependencies, and operational considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Brief senior government officials on facility capabilities, trends, and analytical findings.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in support of mission objectives.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, theories, and concepts, with the ability to apply them across a range of technical challenges.
Experience planning, engineering, and designing electrical power systems, with an emphasis on substations and power distribution systems.
Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and design documentation in both digital and hard-copy formats.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and interact effectively with personnel at all levels, including senior government officials.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, life-safety systems, and associated controls commonly found in commercial, government, and industrial facilities.
Experience specifying and procuring major electrical power equipment.
Experience planning, engineering, and designing emergency power systems, including generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies and energy management systems.
Experience with substation protection and control system design.
Experience modeling and simulating electrical distribution systems and SCADA-controlled environments.
Experience with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
Facility planning and infrastructure assessment experience.
Military or defense-related experience.
Why Leidos?
Join a team that supports critical national security missions through the analysis and assessment of some of the world's most complex infrastructure systems. You'll work alongside highly skilled engineers and analysts in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission impact.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 29, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00188436
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.
