Marine Electrical Engineer

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.

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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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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