Electrical Hardware Engineer

Today, Electronic Warfare (EW) is a growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Our division currently has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to design, development, and build of radio-frequency (RF) and digital electronic hardware from prototypes through production support in Arlington, VA for the Electronic Warfare DivisionProjects involve small multi-disciplinary teams of engineers working together in spiral or agile development environments to meet aggressive customer schedules aimed at near-term field demonstrations.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Design of novel electronic systems for electronic warfare platformsGathering, generating, and analyzing requirements, power budgets, thermal budgets, and link budgetsDesign and layout of electronic circuit boardsDevelopment of bills of materials, including parts selection, size/weight/powerDesign and assembly of prototype electronics chassis and systemsGenerating test requirements and test plans from customer requirementsConducting and coordinating tests using a variety of RF and electrical test equipmentWorking with internal and external manufacturing resources to take the prototype design to a production modelField support and debug of operating systemsAt Leidos, we offer competitive benefits including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Electronic Warfare Technology! The successful candidate will have the following basic education/experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experienceMust have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCIExperience in:System/subsystem designElectrical and electronics principles and phenomenaProduct development and testManufacturing processes and document control processesTest plan and executionLab equipment, especially oscilloscopes, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzersProper handling and ESD control of sensitive electronic devicesBonus education/experience: Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Active security clearance higher than the Secret level Experience with:RF system designRF phenomenologyEW principles, systems, and techniquesUnderstanding of electrical code and OSHA safety requirementsPCB design and layoutTravel:Occasional travel, about 10-20% to CONUS locations for 1-5 days at a timeNKEElectronic WarfareIf 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:June 30, 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.Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Arlington, VAType: Full time