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Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Aviation organization. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to engage in hands-on work while developing a deep understanding of aviation security products. The role is highly impactful because the products being developed make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level.
Working in a diverse and collaborative R&D environment, this position is responsible for providing system-level engineering support to maintain and enhance advanced X-ray scanners in the security industry. In this role, you will bridge the gap between initial concept and production, driving the integration and evaluation of complex electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software components. You will analyze system-level performance and reliability, replicate field issues in the lab, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize our products. If you are a collaborative problem-solver with a strong background in power distribution, troubleshooting, and hands-on hardware debugging, we want to hear from you., * Electrical Design Execution: Perform fundamental engineering duties in electrical design efforts, including the development, integration, testing, measuring, and analysis/simulation of various products.
- Production Design Refinement: Refine conceptual designs into complete production designs, incorporating appropriate connectors, cables, and wiring to meet strict design criteria.
- Cost Optimization: Design alternative engineering solutions to reduce Bill-of-Materials (BOM) costs.
- Subsystem Integration: Integrate and test electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software subsystems.
- Lifecycle Management: Identify, evaluate, and source suitable replacements for end-of-life (EOL) components.
- System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level performance and reliability issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to resolve production line issues and work alongside Field Support Engineers to optimize system performance.
- Root Cause Analysis: Replicate reported field problems in a laboratory environment to determine root causes.
- Test Infrastructure: Create custom test fixtures and define procedures to evaluate system components.
- Engineering Documentation: Author comprehensive documentation for system modifications and officially submit Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)., Operations Innovation Supply Chain Communication Project Schedules Process Improvement Project Engineering Industrial Equipment Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technical Requirements New Product Development Engineering Documentation Engineering Design Process +0 R&D Mechanical Technician, Actalent
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Aviation Equities Debugging Management Reliability Prototyping Market Data Communication Presentations Problem Solving Production Line Electromechanics Hard Disk Drives Electrical Wiring Bill Of Materials Rapid Prototyping Technical Drawing Power Distribution Systems Engineering Integration Testing Engineering Support Electrical Networks Electrical Engineering Engineering Change Order Power Distribution Design Verbal Communication Skills Electric Power Distribution Programmable Logic Controllers Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree with 1-2 years of experience. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- PC Hardware Literacy: Proficient understanding of PC architecture and hardware computing components, including CPU, RAM, GPUs, hard drives, and internal power supply.
- Process Discipline: Strong documentation skills, rigorous process discipline, and acute attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Core Design Background: Proven background in designing power distribution systems, electrical circuits, and cabling.
- Technical Fundamentals: Solid foundational knowledge of both analog and digital design.
- Schematic Literacy: Advanced technical expertise in reading, interpreting, and analyzing technical drawings and engineering schematics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prototyping: Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and hardware debugging.
- Automation & Control: Development experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- OS Competency: Proficiency working within Linux operating system environments; Windows experience is a plus.
- Programmable Logic: Familiarity with reading and programming FPGAs from a computer interface or host file.
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Benefits & conditions
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 .
About the company
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 .
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