Navigation, Guidance, & Control SME Engineer - Hypersonics
Leidos· enterprise· Defense· Jul 30, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 89 days ago
Huntsville, AL
In office
Full-time
Mid
$87K–$157K
4+ years exp
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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Navigation, Guidance, Control SME Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct non-conformances investigations
Troubleshoot test equipment and unit under test
Work through root cause corrective action
Assist in requirement decomposition
Basic Qualifications:
A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
4 years of relevant experience (or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) or a MS in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
Must be capable of reading engineering drawings, electrical schematics, cable/wiring diagrams, and the corresponding work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to program leadership
Familiarity with requirement decomposition
Provide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system-level integration
Experience in electronics integration, test, and troubleshooting
Must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.
Knowledge of test procedure development
Knowledge of post test data processing
Knowledge of environmental testing
Knowledge of circuit design – analog, digital, power
Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of the avionics
Candidate must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment, which will include test and manufacturing engineers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret clearance
Experience with manufacturing and production of avionics components
Knowledge of test development to support troubleshooting hardware failures
Knowledge of National Instruments Software
Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
Knowledge of ASME and IEEE standards
Experience supporting DoD programs related to missile systems, reentry vehicles, or hypersonic technologies
Prior work in assembly, integration, or testing of missile systems.
Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or fast-paced engineering programs.
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Original Posting: July 30, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
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