Lead Electrical & Computer Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking Computer Engineers and Electrical Engineers for cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio of our Undersea Systems Division (USD) . This role is an opportunity to contribute to innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team developing advanced maritime technologies, from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions. Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies , delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms . We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains. Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. Why Join Us? Make an Impact : Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security. Lead Innovation : Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems. Work with Experts : Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S. Shape the Future : Help us build next-generation subsea technologies. What You’ll Do Contribute to technical innovation and product improvements aligned with customer needs and mission goals. Firmware & Software development for microcontrollers and FPGAs. Circuit board level design of high reliability, high voltage (1kV or greater) DC/DC power systems Circuit board level design of simultaneously sampled remote analog data acquisition equipment Design of long-distance fiber optic telemetry systems What You Bring Required Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering At least 4 years of experience with subsea maritime systems or other integrated electro-mechanical systems Experience with design, prototype, production and test of multi-layer printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) Experience with FPGAs and MCUs Functional literacy of Linux operating systems and ability to use basic command line tools U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance Commitment to complete and accurate documentation of designs, procedures, analyses, and test results as part of the engineering deliverable. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with and ability to apply basic software engineering practices to firmware & software development Experience producing engineering documentation suitable for design reviews, manufacturing, and long-term support Experience working independently and collaboratively towards defined objectives within a multidisciplinary geographically diverse team Experience with Altium Designer Experience with Xilinx Zynq FPGAs and Vivado IDE Experience with C/C++ & cross-platform compiling for ARM systems Familiarity with Python, Bash, MATLAB, SPICE Experience with Microchip PIC32 & PIC24, STMicroelectronics STM32 Experience with UUVs, deployed subsea systems, and underwater payloads Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality-focused engineering processes Exposure to DoD technical program execution Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Willing to travel up to 10% 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 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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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