Senior Marine Electrical Engineer - Leidos : Job Details

Description

Leidos is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Maritime Systems Division. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in designing and integrating next-generation marine power systems for both manned and unmanned maritime platforms. We want a proactive engineer who thrives in hands-on environments and is proficient with AutoCAD for creating detailed schematics and layouts.

You will have the opportunity to work on innovative designs as well as upgrading legacy systems for a variety of vessels used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications. Your expertise in harsh environmental considerations and compliance with marine standards will be key to our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop shipboard electrical power systems, focusing on AC/DC distribution, switchgear, and control systems.
• Create and modify electrical schematics and layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Adhere to industry standards such as ABS, DNV, IEEE, USCG, and IMO regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the effective integration of subsystems into maritime platforms.
• Support prototype development, testing, and successful field deployment of systems.
• Conduct thorough verification and validation activities for marine electrical systems.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including detailed test plans and reports.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing systems to optimize reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation purposes.
• A strong understanding of both analog and digital circuit design, as well as power distribution.
• Willingness to travel for field testing and integration tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The capability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of marine electrical systems and shipboard technology.
• Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA, and embedded control systems.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
• Understanding of MIL-STD electrical design practices.
• Prior experience in supporting DoD or naval programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with shipboard networking protocols like NMEA 2000, Modbus, and CANbus.

Original Posting: July 21, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and alignment with market data, among others.