Senior Electrical Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a lead Electrical Engineer to join the Hardware Engineering team in the Aviation organization.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to engage in hands-on work while developing a deep understanding of aviation security products.  The role is highly impactful because the products being developed make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level.

Working in a diverse and collaborative R&D environment, this position will be responsible for electro-mechanical design in support of products to maintain, enhance, and grow our extensive line of security detection products. This will include specification, component selections, critical component design, and driving engineering review and document control practices.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Perform fundamental engineering duties in electrical design efforts including development, integration, testing, measuring, and analyses/simulations for a variety of products

• Refine conceptual designs into complete production designs incorporating the appropriate connectors, cables and wiring to meet design criteria

• Research, design, develop, modify, evaluate, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems

• Create design specification documents

• Develop test procedures and test fixtures in support of design validation

• Provide guidance on material purchasing to support fabrication and systems integration efforts

• Collaborate with a global team including CAD designers and technicians on design development and release

• U.S. Citizen/ability to obtain Interim Secret Clearance prior to start date

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field with 8+ years’ experience, or a Master’s degree in related field and 6+ years’ experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Strong documentation and process discipline with close attention to details

• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skills

• Strong background in design of power distribution systems, electrical circuits, and network cables

• Proficient in analog and/or digital design

• Must possess the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of electrical circuit design, development, and documentation

• Must possess the technical expertise to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on design, prototyping, and debugging experience

• Experience with RF design or FPGA design

• Experience in mass spectrometry and analytical instruments

• Experience in motion control or automation systems

About Us:

Leidos SES offices provide a dynamic and collaborative environment. We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, exciting referral programs, and a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more.  

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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