SAIC

Electrical Systems Engineer

SAIC • $88K — $105K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.
  • Working knowledge of power distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF design/processing.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory including high/low voltage, power, current, and resistance.
  • Proficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including components like filters and antennas.
  • Familiarity with RF communication standards and modulation schemes, including 3G to 5G technologies.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Provide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications and power distribution activities.
  • Design and optimize electrical/electronic test range infrastructure and communications systems.
  • Manage fiber-to-cellular tower architecture and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Evaluate test range power distribution systems for reliability and safety improvements.
  • Conduct power system studies and engineering evaluations.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and RF-related issues using technical knowledge.
  • Conduct electrical and RF measurements with specialized diagnostic equipment.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in challenging outdoor and laboratory environments.
  • Participation in significant defense-related projects affecting national security.
  • Collaboration with experienced engineers and diverse teams.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable defense contracting organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer (EE2) to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports RF and electrical engineering for signal communications management and power distribution supporting test and evaluation activities. The selected candidate will design and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications and fiber-to-cellular towers. Additionally, this role involves managing range power distribution systems, performing power system studies, and testing/evaluating threat devices.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications management and power distribution in support of MXQT test and evaluation activities.
  • Design, analyze, evaluate, and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications systems.
  • Manage and support fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Manage and evaluate test range power distribution systems and support improvements to reliability, safety, and operational performance.
  • Perform power system studies and engineering evaluations, including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability, transient, harmonic, flicker, switching overvoltage, lightning, energization, and related analyses.
  • Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and RF-related issues.
  • Conduct electrical and RF measurements on systems and components using specialized diagnostic and test equipment.
  • Support testing and evaluation of CIED and CUxS threat devices and associated processes.
  • Evaluate equipment design, assess system performance, and provide recommendations for technical improvement.
  • Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and support fiber optic and copper cable systems used in lab and range environments.
  • Support fielded power and communication cabling through design, evaluation, maintenance, management, and repair on test ranges.
  • Prepare support-equipment reports and related engineering documentation supporting system readiness and customer decision-making.
  • May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by technicians.
  • Support work in both laboratory and outdoor field environments, including testing in variable weather and operational conditions.


Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.
  • Working knowledge of power and energy distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF signal design/processing.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory, including high and low voltage, power, current, and resistance.
  • Proficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including RF power, attenuation, filters, diplexers, antennas, and loads.
  • Understanding of RF transmission concepts, including scattering parameters and RF power-flow behavior.
  • Understanding of antenna theory and design, including physical geometry, material properties, and feed network impacts on coverage and efficiency.
  • Experience conducting RF measurements, including RF power, frequency, occupied bandwidth, and modulation assessment.
  • Familiarity with RF communication standards, modulation schemes, and communication protocols.
  • Practical knowledge of wireless digital signal behavior, system tradeoffs, and environmental effects on performance.
  • Familiarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters clearly.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credentials.
  • Fiber optic certifications such as CFOT, CFOS/T, CFOS/D, CFOT S/O, CFOS/FC, or CFOS/W.
  • OSHA 10/30 training or related hazard management experience.
  • Experience supporting test ranges, RF labs, field instrumentation, or military telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Experience with CIED, CUxS, EW systems, or threat-device test environments.
  • Ability to support occasional field events, limited travel, and non-standard shifts as mission needs require.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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