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The Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division of Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in our Bridgewater, VA location. As a core member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing a wide range of projects and programs supporting several aerial intelligence platforms.

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

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and development of electrical systems for various aerospace platforms and will contribute to the development of mission-critical systems and subsystems throughout the entire design lifecycle: from initial concepts to production to integration and testing. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong technical and analytical background who can work effectively with inter-disciplinary teams to create solutions to unique engineering challenges. The designer will work closely with electrical, mechanical, structural, and systems engineers, as well as manufacturing and integration teams, to support a range of aviation systems including power distribution, communications, RF, radar, and more. The chosen candidate will be expected to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment that emphasizes learning, leadership, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems and subsystems for airborne ISR platforms, including power, RF, networking, and communications.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, including single line drawings, cable assemblies, and wiring schematics.
• Support production, integration, and testing of electrical components and schematics.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop complex engineering solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews, both internal and customer-facing.
• Perform peer-reviews of electrical drawing packages to ensure consistently high-quality work.

Basic qualifications:

Entry-Level Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical.
• Electrical cable design experience.
• Familiarity with electrical design processes and best practices.
• Able to access various areas of different aircraft types, which may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting weights.
• Able to perform on-aircraft surveys in confined spaces against 2D drawings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in avionics systems and airborne navigation, communication, and imaging sensor systems.
• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace programs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cable manufacturing processes, RF electronics design, and/or PCB design.

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Original Posting:

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:

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.