Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on creating unique solutions to complex engineering challenges within the Defense Electrical Systems Department, a design-focused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The engineer will work closely with electronics integrated into aerospace and military systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs.
• Executing through all phases of the product life cycle: concept development, detailed design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support.
• Actively partnering with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions.
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test.
• Troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, high-speed communications, components, and interface/communication standards.
• Experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation.
• Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (or be eligible to obtain) a Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills (Plus)

• Signal integrity analysis.
• Power distribution network design.
• Basic VHDL proficiency.
• Experience with technical trade studies.
• Evaluation of technology improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a 3.8 or higher GPA.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience through internships, college design project teams, or student research projects.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of:
• Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors, microcontrollers, or VHDL-based FPGAs.
• Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design.
• Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools.