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Leidos

Junior Electrical Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

... motivated Junior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to support our RF Systems Deployment ... data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos

Junior Electrical Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

... motivated Junior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to support our RF Systems Deployment ... data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

SMX

Junior Cloud Engineer (4818)

Huntsville, AL

SMX is actively searching for a dynamic and adept Junior Cloud Engineer to support our government ... Data as a Service (DaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) and Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs ...

IGNITE

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$62K - $81K/yr

Job Title JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Location Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary) Category Engineering ... data sources, simulations, and automated workflows. Job Requirements Primary Responsibilities

PeopleTec, Inc.

Junior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

... DBB), and Data Distribution System (DDS) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and ... We are seeking an early-career software engineer who is passionate about software development ...

PeopleTec, Inc.

Junior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL

$67K - $87K/yr

... DBB), and Data Distribution System (DDS) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and ... We are seeking an early-career software engineer who is passionate about software development ...

PeopleTec, Inc.

Junior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL

$67K - $87K/yr

... DBB), and Data Distribution System (DDS) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and ... We are seeking an early-career software engineer who is passionate about software development ...

SMX

Junior Cloud Engineer (4818)

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$60K - $101K/yr

SMX is actively searching for a dynamic and adept Junior Cloud Engineer to support our government ... Data as a Service (DaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) and Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs ...

Leidos

Junior Electrical Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

... motivated Junior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to support our RF Systems Deployment ... Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Decatur, AL is $67,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Data Engineer is an entry-level role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data integration, and ensuring efficient data flow within an organization. They work with databases, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and cloud platforms to help store, process, and analyze data. Junior Data Engineers collaborate with senior engineers and data analysts to optimize data infrastructure and improve performance. They typically have knowledge of SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark or Hadoop. This role serves as a foundation for advancing into senior data engineering positions.

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As a Junior Data Engineer, you will likely spend your days assisting with data pipeline development, performing basic data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks, and helping maintain and troubleshoot databases. You may also be responsible for supporting data quality checks, writing simple scripts, and documenting your processes to help senior engineers and data analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with team members to understand project requirements and integrate feedback. This role offers the chance to build technical skills on real-world projects while gaining mentorship from experienced engineers.

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Junior Electrical Engineer

Leidos

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 482 rated business services

Job description

The Defense Systems group at Leidos currently is seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to support our RF Systems Deployment & Sustainment team. This hands-on role focuses on the integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced RF systems. The position includes a mix of lab/integration work and travel to customer sites for system deployment, upgrades, and field support. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, versatile engineer who enjoys building, debugging, and improving hardware systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform system integration, build-outs, cabling, and configuration of RF and supporting hardware.
  • Conduct testing, troubleshooting, repair, and root-cause analysis of electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues.
  • Travel to customer sites to support system deployments and upgrades.
  • Use a variety of test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, etc.) and hand tools.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience (degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar). Additional experience, education, or training may be considered.
  • Requires a current DoD Top Secret clearance to be considered (U.S. Citizenship is required).
  • Strong hands-on aptitude and mechanical inclination (experience building, modifying, or troubleshooting hardware is highly valued).
  • Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and RF fundamentals.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Must be willing and able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations (up to 25%).
  • Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with wideband RF systems.
  • Experience with hardware bench testing and lab environments.
  • Familiarity with soldering and cable assembly.
  • Problem solving mindset and comfort working in dynamic environments.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:July 10, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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