Senior Electrical Engineer

District Partners LLC

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 8+ years of experience in electronics design from architecture to implementation
  • Advanced knowledge of digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics
  • Expertise in digital PCB design and troubleshooting, including embedded systems
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with test instrumentation and debug methods
  • Experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis
  • Ability to interpret schematics and system diagrams
  • Strong communication skills in a team environment
  • Must be a resident of or relocate to North Alabama area

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
  • Design power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller circuits
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customers to develop solutions
  • Support resolution of technical issues during manufacturing and testing
  • Troubleshoot board-level issues and assess failures for root causes
  • Identify corrective actions and facilitate improvements
  • Engage through all phases of the product life cycle

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work
  • Employee development programs and tuition assistance
  • Opportunities to work on innovative defense and space projects
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Full Job Description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talentedSenior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skills such as signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design,high-speed digital (10 GigE+) design, RF design, orbasic VHDL proficiency are a plus.

With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Basic Qualifications:

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

  • Candidate must have 8+ years experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation

  • Candidate must have advanced knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, components, and interface/communication standards

  • Candidate must have expertise in digital PCB design and troubleshooting including embedded processor, microcontroller, or FPGA-based designs

  • Candidate must have proven experience in design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies

  • Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods

  • Candidate must have experience with technical problem solving and root cause analysis

  • Candidate must demonstrate an ability to decompose system-level considerations (i.e. requirements) to lower design levels

  • Candidate must have the ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system block diagrams

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree inElectrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university

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

  • Multiple high-speed serial communication standards and memory interfaces (e.g. GigE, 10 GigE, Aurora, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe, SATA)

  • High-speed design analysis tools such as HyperLynx

  • Rigid-flex, microvia, blind via, and buried via printed circuit board design

  • Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design

  • Siemens electrical engineering development tools (formerly Mentor Graphics)

  • Altium electrical engineering development tools

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.



Original Posting:
May 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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