Leidos

Marine Electrical Engineer

Leidos  •  $70k - $126k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Maritime Systems Division in Long Beach, MS. This role supports the development and integration of advanced shipboard marine power systems for next-generation manned and unmanned maritime platforms. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in marine electrical systems and proficiency in AutoCAD for schematic and layout design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop shipboard electrical power systems, including AC/DC distribution, switchgear, and control systems
  • Create and modify electrical schematics and layouts using AutoCAD
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate subsystems into maritime platforms
  • Support prototype development, testing, and field deployment
  • Conduct verification and validation activities for marine electrical systems
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including test plans and reports
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in shipboard or marine electrical systems
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation
  • Strong understanding of analog/digital circuit design and marine power distribution
  • Willingness to travel for field testing and integration
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based control
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar PCB layout tools
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD electrical design practices
  • Prior experience supporting DoD or naval programs

Why Join Us?

At Leidos, you’ll be part of a team that develops mission-critical technology for national defense. You’ll work on cutting-edge maritime systems and contribute to projects that make a real-world impact.

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:

March 27, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

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