Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience (9 years); additional 4 years can substitute for degree.
Active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
Experience in circuit and PCB hardware design, analysis, simulation, and debugging.
Expertise in embedded systems, including microcontrollers and FPGA firmware.
Proven ability to design for high-reliability, low-SWaP environments.
Responsibilities
Identify and manage electrical/electronic hardware requirements.
Perform circuit design, analysis, simulation, and component selection.
Conduct initial checkout and debugging of prototype PCB assemblies.
Apply knowledge in embedded microcontroller design, FPGA development, and high-speed digital design.
Generate and review documentation for Technical Data Packages (TDP).
Assess technical and integration risks and propose mitigations.
Witness integration and testing, and review test plans and procedures.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on critical hardware and software solutions for the US Army.
Engagement in cutting-edge technology development in a high-stakes environment.
Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
Potential for career advancement within a leading defense contractor.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. The Electrical Engineer will play an important part in providing hardware and software development solutions for the US Army. Activities will include the development of special purpose electronic assemblies.
The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
Identify and manage electrical/electronic hardware requirements.
Perform circuit design, analysis, simulation and component selection for high availability, high reliability and low Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) environments.
Perform initial checkout and debug of prototype printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies.
Apply knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
Embedded microcontroller hardware/firmware design and development
FPGA firmware design, development, verification
High speed digital design (e.g. DDR3/DDR4)
Analog design for data acquisition systems
Switch mode power supply design
Motor control
EMC
Generate and Review documentation for a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with the design, development, unit test, and integration of hardware/firmware components.
Assess technical and integration risk and help identify mitigations.
Witness integration and testing, review test plans and procedures, review and adjudicate Deficiency Reports.
Review relevant milestone contract deliverables and provide recommendations across the life cycle of the development effort.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering and nine (9) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Clearance:
Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.
Required Skills:
Circuit and PCB hardware design, analysis, simulation, and debug experience
Expertise with embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGA firmware, high-speed digital, and/or analog design)
Experience designing for high-reliability, low-SWaP environments (including power supply and/or motor control)
Ability to develop and review technical documentation and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
Experience with system integration, test (including EMC), risk assessment, and defect/Deficiency Report adjudication
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.