Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, ALFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designEmbedded systemsProject managementTroubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Huntsville
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design55%Troubleshooting43%Embedded systems27%Project management14%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on creating advanced hardware products, working with electronics integrated into aerospace and military systems. The position requires execution in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs.
- Partnering with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and customers to develop solutions.
- Supporting the resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable products.
- Troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
- US Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.8 or higher GPA.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
- 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.
Additional Skills (Plus)
- Signal integrity analysis.
- Power distribution network design.
- Basic VHDL proficiency.
- Experience with technical trade studies.
- Evaluation of technology improvements.