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Senior Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Leidos
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026
💰 $237,350/yr($131,300/yr$237,350/yr)

About the role

Lead the Future of Maritime Innovation

The Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio within the Leidos Undersea Maritime Systems Division is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to supervise a talented team of electrical engineers in designing and delivering next-generation maritime solutions as part of a larger, cross-functional organization.  Your team will work within a team structure to develop, build, test, and deliver a variety of technical solutions, ranging from  unmanned underwater vehicles to advanced sensor systems.  Your leadership, mentoring, and technical know-how will help shape capabilities that protect and advance U.S. interests around the globe.

Why Join Us

  • Work with and develop cutting-edge subsea technologies that few engineers get to experience firsthand.
  • Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators across the U.S.
  • Lead programs that support a wide variety of high-profile customers.
  • Be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission impact.

Key Aspects of the Position

  • Serve as subject matter expert in electrical and electronic system design, test, analysis, and engineering.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop less experienced subordinate electrical engineers into capable, high-performing team members.
  • Oversee aspects of design, analysis, and documentation of electrical power and electronic components and systems.
  • Perform and oversee development of prototypes and products through design, build, test, and installation.
  • Integrate design and process improvements to new and existing systems.
  • Serve as a Technical Lead for a variety of Maritime Programs.
  • Present design solutions to program leadership and external customers.

What You Will Do

  • Analyze, simulate, design, construct and test electronics for digital and analog circuitry in systems requiring custom signal processing, amplification, control, power management and conversion.
  • Evaluate, select, specify, design, modify, test, and/or integrate sensors, cables, connectors, power subsystems (including batteries).
  • Generate and maintain engineering drawings in support of manufacturing, review and create engineering change orders (ECOs), as required per ISO9001:2015 policies.
  • Develop project test plans and test procedures, provide test planning support, and assist in the execution of both lab testing and at-sea testing.
  • Conduct experimental tests on equipment, evaluate results, and develop specifications for deliverable systems.
  • Contributes to customer development, test and production activities.
  • Supports and oversee development of new and updating of existing system design standards to meet specific current and future requirements.
  • Effectively document engineering development throughout product development lifecycle
  • Manage, mentor, and grow electrical engineers as direct reports to include hiring, firing, promotions, raises, retention, and performance feedback.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field with 10+ years of related experience in electrical/electronic hardware design, integration and system level test and commensurate with primary responsibilities. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field with 8+ years of related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience with Altium Designer or similar circuit design tools.
  • Experience in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design including analog, digital, mixed signal, or high voltage designs (> 1kV).
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB, VISIO, and LTSpice software packages.
  • Experienced in the operation of electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, function generators, insulation resistance testers, etc.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
  • Experience with designing, modeling, trouble shooting, and verifying stability of digital power control loops.

Preferred Experience:

  • Active Secret Clearance or above.
  • Experience in supervising technical staff and leading technical teams to successful outcomes.
  • Experience with unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and associated electronics/sensors, underwater cables/connectors, control and monitor electronics, power systems, launch and recovery subsystems, and system-to-host interfaces, including acoustic ranging and communications.
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