Sr Electrical Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? 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. 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. Your greatest work is ahead! If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a highly motivated Sr Electrical Engineer who loves collaboration and being a part of something big, to join our team. This role drives the implementation of Value Driven Design and advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows across complex, high-priority DoD portfolios. As a Leidos Sr Electrical Engineer, you will bridge systems architecture, parametric lifecycle modeling, and cross-functional engineering execution. Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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. Primary Responsibilities Leading the integration of specialty engineering disciplines across programs to ensure robust, innovative, and compliant solutions. Supporting program schedules, milestones, and deliverables while identifying and mitigating risks to specialty engineering performance. Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing system lifecycle performance, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring program success. Providing expertise in specialty engineering areas such as Nuclear Hardness, System Safety, EMI, EMC, and Human Systems Engineering. Ensuring adherence to programmatic requirements, regulatory compliance, and company processes. Partner with systems engineering teams to translate military standards into rigorous hardware requirements. support Control Account Managers (CAMs) by providing precise technical write-ups, work breakdowns, and schedule estimates for Earned Value Management (EVM), CapEx initiatives, and major competitive proposals. Act as a certified test conductor or lead verification engineer to establish comprehensive system-level test plans, environmental stress screening, HWIL integration, and launch-readiness countdown actions. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline, focus on electromagnetics. 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 8+ years with a master's degree in science or engineering for complex aerospace, missile, or defense systems. Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end systems engineering (requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, verification, and validation) on large or complex projects. Experience with missile, high-speed flight, or advanced weapon systems (e.g., hypersonics, ballistic missiles, interceptors, or similar). Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS or equivalent); familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools. Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing leadership and customers. Active DoD Top Secret or TS/SCI preferred. U.S. citizenship required. Candidate must be a resident of or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque, NM area or Huntsville, AL Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in in an engineering or science discipline, focus on electromagnetics. Direct experience on hypersonic boost-glide, air-breathing hypersonic, or other high-Mach flight test or weapon programs. Experience with responsibility for technical scope, cost, and schedule on government contracts. Familiarity with RF and microware simulation, testing, and facilities Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 EM compatibility requirements Knowledge of MIL-STD-464 EM effects and requirements Familiarity with MIL-STD-2169D requirements Experience in systems engineering of complex systems Direct experience with ND components or system design, development or production Experience in electromagnetics within the NNSA nuclear complex Experience designing and executing experiments for strategic environments Experience with weapon systems and weapon system teams Appkinetic 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos