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Leidos · 20 hours ago

Integration & Avionics Engineer

Leidos is seeking a motivated, hands-on Entry-Level Systems Integration & Avionics Engineer to support a broad range of maintenance, integration, inspection, and troubleshooting activities for airborne systems. This role involves working with avionics integration, system assembly, testing, and providing technical support in a fast-paced prototype development environment.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Support the design and integration of prototype airborne systems as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Assist with integration of avionics, sensors, and control systems into UAS or airborne platforms, including installation, wiring, mounting, configuration, documentation, and functional testing
Perform inspections, servicing, maintenance, and calibration of avionics and instrument systems under supervision
Troubleshoot basic system discrepancies and support fault isolation using schematics, technical documentation, and test equipment
Support system and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance, operation, setup, teardown, and inspection to enable safe launch and recovery operations
Assist with post-integration testing, system-level functional checks, and flight-line acceptance testing
Support transition of prototype systems to production and assist with post-fielding sustainment and technical support activities
Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and test documentation
Support mission readiness activities, including limited field support or travel as required
Adhere to applicable safety regulations, SOPs, and documentation standards

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAvionicsEmbedded SystemsWiring DiagramsElectronic Test EquipmentHands-on AptitudeProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university
Strong foundational knowledge of electrical, avionics, or embedded systems principles
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
Hands-on aptitude and interest in working with aircraft, UAS, or airborne systems
Familiarity with basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Willingness to support field operations and occasional travel
Flexibility to support non-standard work schedules when mission requirements dictate

Preferred

Internship, senior project, laboratory, or extracurricular experience with UAS, robotics, aerospace systems, or embedded electronics
Familiarity with UAS flight control systems, sensors, datalinks, or autopilots (e.g., ArduPilot, PX4)
Exposure to mechanical or electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks, Altium, KiCad, Visio, Draw.io, etc.)
Experience with hands-on fabrication, wiring, soldering, or system assembly
Interest in flight operations, launch and recovery systems, or field testing environments

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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