
Electrical Engineer
Bridgewater, VAJob$70–126K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Leidos seeks an Electrical Engineer in Bridgewater, Virginia, to support design and development of electrical systems for aerospace platforms. The role contributes across the design lifecycle, from concepts through production, integration, and testing, supporting airborne intelligence systems such as power distribution, communications, RF, and radar. The engineer works with multidisciplinary teams in a small-team environment.
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Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
The Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division of Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in our Bridgewater, VA location. As a core member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing a wide range of projects and programs supporting several aerial intelligence platforms.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and development of electrical systems for various aerospace platforms and will contribute to the development of mission-critical systems and subsystems throughout the entire design lifecycle: from initial concepts to production to integration and testing. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong technical and analytical background who can work effectively with inter-disciplinary teams to create solutions to unique engineering challenges. The designer will work closely with electrical, mechanical, structural, and systems engineers, as well as manufacturing and integration teams, to support a range of aviation systems including power distribution, communications, RF, radar, and more. The chosen candidate will be expected to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment that emphasizes learning, leadership, and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and develop electrical systems and subsystems for airborne ISR platforms, including power, RF, networking, and communications.
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Develop and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, including single line drawings, cable assemblies, and wiring schematics.
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Support production, integration, and testing of electrical components and schematics.
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop complex engineering solutions.
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Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews, both internal and customer-facing.
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Perform peer-reviews of electrical drawing packages to ensure consistently high-quality work.
Basic qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
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Strong experience using 2D and 3D CAD software, including AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks.
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Strong background in electrical cable design and manufacturing.
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Experience with systems integration, troubleshooting, verification and validation, and technical documentation for electrical and communication systems.
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Ability to work independently and contribute to technical decision-making.
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Experience performing Load Calculations.
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Able to access various areas of different aircraft types, which may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting weights.
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Able to perform on-aircraft surveys in confined spaces against 2D drawings.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
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Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in avionics systems and airborne navigation, communication, and imaging sensor systems.
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Experience supporting DoD or aerospace programs.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience with cable manufacturing processes, RF electronics design, and/or PCB design.
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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.
Original Posting:
October 20, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
REQNUMBER: R-00194967
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,449 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–126K/yr
- Virginia median$103–160K/yr285 salary ranges
- US median$108–170K/yr6,681 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $98K, is 25% below the Virginia median midpoint ($130K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 366 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Virginia and 10,449 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Amazon42 open
- M. C. Dean26 open
- CDM Smith24 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,714 postings).
- Education
- 6,990 of the 10,449 open Electrical Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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