Embedded Development Section Manager at Leidos

Description

Leidos Defense Systems, is seeking a talented Embedded Development Section Manager to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. 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 Electrical Systems Department is a design-focused group of engineers specializing in advanced hardware-based solutions. The individual selected for this position will be an engineering manager responsible for leading technical teams of embedded software and FPGA developers. The individual must be a self-starter with experience working with inter-disciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with electronic assemblies integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles, missiles, defensive radars, and space systems.

Primary Responsibilities     

Develop embedded systems utilizing FPGAs or SoCs through entire project lifecycle from architecture through delivery

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to team members

• Provide technical input to program leadership during the planning and execution of engineering projects

• Grow the team by supporting organizational hiring processes

• Support organizational business development goals and initiatives

• Propose and implement ideas to improve organizational quality, agility, or capability

• Perform necessary reporting, approvals, and other administrative tasks

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA

• Candidate must have 4+ years of career experience in embedded system design and test from architecture through implementation and hardware test or 2+ years with MS degree

• Candidate must have 2+ years of demonstrated experience leading teams of developers

• Candidate must have proven experience with programming and/or hardware description languages such as: C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, assembly

• Candidate must have experience with common communication protocols such as: UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN bus, etc.

• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Position requires candidate to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference shown to candidates who possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university

• Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:

• Personnel management including hiring, employee development, and staffing coordination

• Leading technical teams utilizing Agile Scrum methods

• Evaluating and implementing processes improvement initiatives

• Project management including cost and schedule oversight

• Business development activities including developing briefings, white papers, and proposals

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.