Leidos

Electrical Engineer Lead – Environmental Test Lab

Leidos  •  $108k - $195k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

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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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector/ Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified Electrical Engineer to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This position will also support the integration and testing of integrated systems as designed to ensure form and fit of the systems.

Primary Responsibilities.

  • Lead a group of Test Engineers (Electrical/Mechanical), performing Acceptance and Qualification testing of Flight Hardware.
  • Handle all tasks assigned by the Test Manager and help develop/implement strategies for process improvements and streamlining test events within the Test Group.
  • Primary Responsibility of the Lead Role:
    • Coordinate with ECL Program Integrator to understand daily priorities for the Test Engineers.
    • Assign tasking to ensure full coverage for all areas of test.
    • Become the POC for Engineering and Quality for Discrepancy processing.
    • Work with ECL Program Integrator on resource loading and streamlining of processes.
    • Understand KPI’s and Metrics and provide input to help improve the overall throughput of the ECL.
    • Work with the Test Engineering Manager to help develop a train plan and methods for Test Engineers to help develop growth within the organization.
  • Work will be conducted in a laboratory environment, which includes setting up test equipment, performing functional testing of components, setting up dynamic/climatic test environments, and subsystem AI&T.

Basic Qualifications.

  • A BS in Engineering for an ABET Accredited College with at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters with at least 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
  • Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret Electrical/Mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience in Leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications. The following skills/abilities are desired:

  • Active security clearance.
  • Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies.
  • Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
  • Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have experience in environmental and dynamic testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

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:

July 28, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The 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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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