Description
Job Description:
At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse Engineer Professionals always have a multitude of career choices. Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.
The Aviation Integration, Maintenance, Sustainment and Safety (AIMSS) Branch of Leidos has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in Manassas, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in the areas of electrical design, development, and fielding of innovative solutions for airborne ISR platforms.
The Electrical Engineer develops, analyzes and designs electrical power distribution, wiring and interfaces for mission systems while serving as a resource to the integrated team of aviation professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs electrical designs ranging from power distribution to avionics, to mission systems, including development of block diagrams, schematics, and cable assembly drawings
Develops electrical load analyses (ELA) for determining the impact of mission system additions to the existing OEM electrical power system loads and capacity
Maintains open dialogue and coordination between electrical/avionics shops, integrators, and various engineering disciplines, including tracking of the fabrication progress
Provides integration and design support for mission equipment including the following subsystems:
Crew Intercommunications
VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight Radios
SATCOM and Datalinks
LINK 16
TACAN
IFF
Radar
SAASM GPS
SIGINT
COMINT
ASE
FMS
Supports Technical Review Board (TRB), Change Control Board (CCB), System Readiness Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) meetings
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
Minimum of four (4) years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Excellent communications skills for interaction with customers, vendors and peers
Proficient knowledge of computer systems, applications and current CAD packages
Working knowledge of FAA FARs and ACs
Experience and solid foundation of configuration management (CM) practices
Eligibility for obtaining minimum of Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with various non-electrical aircraft subsystems
Love of aerospace technology
Knowledge of DO-160, TEMPEST, lightning, EMI/EMC requirements and testing
Military avionics experience including, aviation wiring, electronic principles, fault isolation
Knowledge of RF, link budget and antenna technologies
Knowledge of IP and voice encryption systems
Active Secret clearance
Pay Range:
Covid Guidance
In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.
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 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. 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 here.
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Commitment to Diversity
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.
