Electrical Engineering Lead - Platform Integration

Leidos Defense Systems, is seeking a talented Electrical Engineering Lead - Platform Integration to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. The individual selected for this position will serve as the Deputy Hardware IPT Lead on Enduring Shield, which is a mobile ground-based weapon system designed to acquire, track, engage and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, cruise missiles, and rockets, artillery and mortars.

The candidate will be a key technical leader in a fast-paced environment that includes systems in all phases of the product lifecycle from conceptual development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The candidate will work with the customer and project manager to help define requirements, architecture, and program plans for high-reliability electronics. The candidate will be responsible for program technical direction including developing the system architecture, leading key design trade studies, and providing subject matter expertise during the detailed design, integration, and test activities. The candidate will also be a technical point of contact working with suppliers and sub-contractors to complete program efforts. This position will help ensure the engineering team (of which they are a member) and the customer (with whom they work closely) are on the same page and able to overcome technical and programmatic challenges that may arise. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Hardware IPT Lead by taking responsibility for the Electrical Engineering portion of the launcher. 

• Support the development, integration, and delivery of complex electrical systems.

• Collaborate with suppliers and sub-contractors in the development of the launcher system that includes power distribution systems, analog/digital circuits, embedded systems, and RF systems.

• Develop or oversee system interface definitions through Interface Control Drawings (i.e. cable interconnects, etc)

• Perform design trade studies and analysis to determine the best approach to meet challenging performance, cost, and schedule constraints

• Plan and execute integration and test activities to ensure successful unit, sub-system, and system assembly, integration, and test

• Brief technical aspects of system design, integration, or test plans and activities to customers and other external stakeholders at formal program reviews

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to fellow team members

• Provide technical input to program leadership during the planning and execution of engineering projects

• Propose and implement ideas to improve organizational quality, agility, or capability

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution

• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical design for military hardware or aerospace systems or 6+ years with MS degree

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional, technical teams

• Understanding of project lifecycle management, including scheduling, risk management, and cost control

• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams.

• Proven experience in hardware design and test from architecture through implementation

• Understanding of fundamental circuits and circuit components

• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently

• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a multidisciplinary team environment and have experience mentoring & guiding team members

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Other Qualifications

Preference shown to candidates who possesses a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university

Preference shown to candidates who has experience and/or working knowledge of:

• Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and developing integrated master schedules (IMS) to ensure project milestones and budgets are met

• Sneak circuit analysis to identify potential unintended circuit paths or behaviors that could result in operational or safety issues.

• High-reliability design techniques, including EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal management, and redundant systems.

• Systems engineering principles and methodologies

• Military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC compliance, MIL-STD-810 for environmental testing, MIL-DTL-38999 for connectors)

• Military grounding and bonding standards, including MIL-STD-188-124 and MIL-HDBK-419A

• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements, such as RMF (Risk Management Framework) and TEMPEST

• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and development

Original Posting Date:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.