Electrical Engineer

Description Leidos | Gibbs and Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position reports to the Gibbs & Cox Electrical Engineering Department Manager and interfaces with Program Managers for various contracts. This position is for our Newport News, Virginia office. The engineer will be working change orders and planning activities to support program objectives and milestones. Primary Responsibilities Essential responsibilities include: Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of US Navy ships, and other marine vessels Communicating technical principles directly to client Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings Recording and tracking action items and meeting minutes Creating and managing meeting invites Reviewing change proposals to ensure they meet the necessary specifications and requirements Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required Must be able to obtain a security clearance Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government. B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Technical proficiency in electrical engineering disciplines to provide guidance and review of products Solid organizational and time management abilities Proven collaborator with management, peers, and other staff members Proven track record interacting with customers regarding both technical and programmatic issues Flexible, resourceful, with a "figure-it-out-and-get-it-done" approach Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint Outstanding Oral, Written and Presentation Skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Shipyard Production Systems, shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, 60 Hz and 400Hz electrical plant, and Power Conversion is a plus Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Proficiency in ETAP and other electrical modeling software is a plus Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus Experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) or equivalent software is a plus U.S. Navy experience is a plus 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: September 4, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. 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