Senior Electrical Engineer
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States ...
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States ...
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to : * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to : * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to : * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to : * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Job Summary Lead and deliver electrical engineering design and development for Leonardo DRS Land Electronics programs in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will guide a small team through the full ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Job Summary Lead and deliver electrical engineering design and development for Leonardo DRS Land Electronics programs in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will guide a small team through the full ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Job Summary Lead and deliver electrical engineering design and development for Leonardo DRS Land Electronics programs in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will guide a small team through the full ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Job Summary Lead and deliver electrical engineering design and development for Leonardo DRS Land Electronics programs in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will guide a small team through the full ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$99.10K - $133.50K/yr
A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Specialist to create complex designs for various electrical systems. This role involves collaborating on impactful projects ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$99.10K - $133.50K/yr
A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Specialist to create complex designs for various electrical systems. This role involves collaborating on impactful projects ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to: * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
As a Senior Electrical Engineer (PXI Test Systems) supporting the Automated Test System, duties will include, but are not limited to: * Develop detailed electrical designs including, Schematic ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
Job Overview The Senior Electrical Engineer position plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and leading larger projects. As a Senior Level ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
Job Overview The Senior Electrical Engineer position plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and leading larger projects. As a Senior Level ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
As a 100% employee-owned company, we're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office, driving next-generation missile and ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
As a 100% employee-owned company, we're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office, driving next-generation missile and ...
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
Description The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions ...
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
Description The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex ...
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex ...
$154.05K - $278.48K/yr
The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Lead Electrical Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$118.11K - $167.48K/yr
Worker Type Regular Summary The Sr. Electrical Engineer designs, develops and maintains electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$118.11K - $167.48K/yr
Worker Type Regular Summary The Sr. Electrical Engineer designs, develops and maintains electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
Description SAIC has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer supporting a team providing hardware and software development solutions to the CCDC Aviation & Missile Center S3I located in ...
$106.60K - $138.80K/yr
Description SAIC has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer supporting a team providing hardware and software development solutions to the CCDC Aviation & Missile Center S3I located in ...
The individual may work independently or at the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Project Manager and may delegate basic and fundamental tasks to designers and ...
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The individual may work independently or at the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Project Manager and may delegate basic and fundamental tasks to designers and ...
The individual may work independently or at the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Project Manager and may delegate basic and fundamental tasks to designers and ...
The individual may work independently or at the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Project Manager and may delegate basic and fundamental tasks to designers and ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill an Sr Electrical Engineer position at its Huntsville, AL facility. Looking for candidates with 5 plus ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill an Sr Electrical Engineer position at its Huntsville, AL facility. Looking for candidates with 5 plus ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill an Sr Electrical Engineer position at its Huntsville, AL facility. Looking for candidates with 5 plus ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill an Sr Electrical Engineer position at its Huntsville, AL facility. Looking for candidates with 5 plus ...
$82.30K - $220K/yr
A Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment ...
$82.30K - $220K/yr
A Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability, production readiness, and scalable factory design across multiple ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$105.90K - $137.90K/yr
Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability, production readiness, and scalable factory design across multiple ...
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A senior electrical engineer can work in a variety of industries that deal with both large and small-scale electrical systems, including HVAC, power generation and transmission, telecommunications, renewable energy, lighting, electric components in housing, mobile networking, finance, and more. In this career, you are responsible for the design of systems and controls for electronics and electrical systems. You create specifications and drawings for new systems and are often involved with coordinating junior or graduate engineers to assist on specific parts of projects to meet deadlines. As a senior electrical engineer, you use your skills to create systems that help to process information or transmit energy on every scale.
| Aspect | Senior Electrical Engineer | Electrical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; often professional engineering (PE) license; extensive experience | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; licensure optional for entry-level |
| Work Environment | Design, project management, team leadership, complex problem-solving | Design, testing, troubleshooting, implementation of electrical systems |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Consulting firms, manufacturing, power generation, infrastructure projects | Manufacturing, construction, utilities, technology companies |
The main difference between a Senior Electrical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior Electrical Engineers typically have more experience, hold advanced certifications, and lead projects, while Electrical Engineers focus on technical tasks and implementation. Both roles are vital in electrical projects, but the senior position involves more oversight and strategic planning.

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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 sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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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!
Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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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.
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:May 12, 2026For 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.
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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