[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Huntsville, AL # Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer Huntsville, AL $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 Design Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Huntsville-AL/Entry-Level-Electrical-Hardware-Design-Engineer_R-00194096) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer ## Job description 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 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! The Leidos Defense Electrical Systems Department is seeking a talented Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join an experienced, high performing, multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville, AL location. The Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The individual selected for this position will be a design engineer with varied technical interests and demonstrated engineering skills. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with electronics integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems, including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems. The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fast-paced, small team environment through all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, qualification testing, and post-delivery support. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including power supply, mixed-signal, FPGA, and microcontroller designs. Additional skills such as signal integrity analysis, power distribution network design, basic VHDL proficiency, experience with technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology improvements are a plus. With a product focus, the individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers, project managers, technicians, and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting board-level issues, assessing failures for root cause, and identifying corrective actions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth. Basic Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA Knowledge of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics, high-speed communications, components, and interface/communication standards Experience in electronics design and test from architecture through implementation Capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area Preferred Qualifications. Preference shown to candidates who possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.8 or higher GPA Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university Preference shown to candidates who possess previous relevant experience through internships, college design project teams, or student research projects. Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of: Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of complex multi-layer electronic circuit card assemblies Digital design and troubleshooting in the area of embedded processors, microcontrollers, or VHDL-based FPGAs Switched-mode power supply (SMPS) design Mentor Graphics electrical engineering development tools 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 October 8, 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 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: Huntsville, AL - Pay: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Huntsville-AL/Entry-Level-Electrical-Hardware-Design-Engineer_R-00194096) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Electrical Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/99dbe27c3245166871d7/) Huntsville, AL ### [Electrical Hardware Design Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/3a8c3a1efdf52bb443e2/) Huntsville, AL ### [Electrical System Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/f6a8a5fcebd2bb9b44ea/) Huntsville, AL ### [Hypersonics Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/6eeb59f4010f73512e6c/) Huntsville, AL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Entry Level Hardware Engineer - Electrical/Power/Firmware/RF (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/0f1f777ab115b5918663/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States ### [Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/d65304e0b2a329d9aa54/) General Dynamics · Dedham, MA, US ### [Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/47588c76e482c7f46175/) BAE Systems · Westminster, Colorado, United States ### [Entry-Level Electrical Hardware Engineer FPGA, Networking & Cybersecurity | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/cc84315c7587c1f23096/) General Dynamics · Pittsfield, MA, US ### [Hardware Engineer Stf/ Digital Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/f4e1a8002ca8a210de04/) Lockheed Martin · Owego, NY [Design jobs](/functions/design/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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