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Leidos · Onsite · Huntsville, AL
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The individual selected for this position will be an electrical engineer with project engineering, design engineering, and production skillsets. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with inter-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, radars, and space systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the hardware life cycle from conceptual development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, software, etc.) to transition low-rate initial production LRUs to full-scale production

  • Serving as IPT Lead, coordinating between System IPT and Production IPT to ensure seamless integration as LRUs transition from production/test line to system installation

  • Leading and providing technical direction to a team of engineers throughout all phases of the product lifecycle

  • Translating low-level engineering tasks into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliverables

  • Ensuring engineering tasks are completed on time or ahead of schedule to support production and manufacturing requirements

  • Reviewing designs and test data and providing direction/feedback to other engineers

  • Overseeing the development and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) into a production environment

  • Contributing to proposals by providing estimates and written artifacts

  • Managing obsolescence of electrical components throughout product life cycle

  • Supporting validation & verification testing and assembling compliance artifacts

  • Facilitating the closure of test failures and non-conformances with engineering staff and manufacturing

  • Resolving defects and errors identified during manufacturing processes

  • Supporting test and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power electronics

  • Leading Failure Review and Corrective Action committees for critical component failures

  • Presenting to program leadership and customers in weekly meetings, quarterly IPRs, and CDRs

  • Integrating LRUs into larger systems by collaborating with system design teams on design updates

  • Coordinating with line management and program management to identify staffing opportunities and accelerate schedules

Basic Qualifications

  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.

  • Candidate must have at least twelve (12) years of experience in the design and test of electronics or ten (10) years with MS degree.

  • Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design, test, and manufacture of analog/mixed-signal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.

  • Candidate must have demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through production transitions from LRIP to full-rate production

  • Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in engineering leadership and team management

  • Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.

  • Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

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

  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

  • RF electronics design and high-speed digital design

  • Radar/Comms Experience

  • IPT Lead experience in defense or aerospace programs

  • PCB fabrication & assembly processes

  • MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing

  • Windchill PLM

  • MATLAB

  • Project planning and resource management

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:

August 12, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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How this Electrical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $184,325/yrabove the typical range for Electrical Engineer roles.

$97,638 median $125,419 $185,128

Typical range $104,813–$156,847/yr, from 30 comparable Electrical Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Electrical Engineer salary insights →

About Leidos

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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

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