Electrical Engineer

Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Electrical Engineer to support our growing team working on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This position spans many Electrical Engineering topics and is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to tackle a wide array of design challenges. Our AUVs, UUVs, and ROVs involve AC power (shore and charging equipment), DC power (battery systems and conversion), sensor integration, and electromechanical integration (propulsion, motors, servos, actuators).

This hands‑on role offers the chance to build, test, and integrate the designs you work on. The position will be based in our Quincy, MA facility.

• Provide electrical engineering support and guidance for AUV/ROV systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
• Interface with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams as part of a collaborative design effort.
• Research and develop new circuit card designs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
• Present technical results and content to internal and external customers, tailoring communication to the audience.
• Support key subcontractors and suppliers with technical expertise.
• Create and maintain power and endurance budgets throughout development phases.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing‑related matters.
• Conduct design verification efforts.
• Assist with cost/benefit trade‑off analysis and feasibility studies.
• Support electrical failure analysis of hardware.
• Contribute to system‑level design considerations and trade‑offs across disciplines.

Compensation Range: $97,000 - $121,300. The range is a general guideline; final offers consider role responsibilities, location, market, business factors, and candidate experience and qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 1+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard electrical engineering design tools (Altium, SPICE, MATLAB).
• Product development experience demonstrating strong engineering aptitude and problem‑solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices.
• Experience resolving issues during design, development, and execution of electrical engineering activities.
• Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Exposure to Earned Value (EV) methodology.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, both international and domestic.
• Experience with requirements traceability in a model‑based systems engineering environment.

• Prior DoD industry experience.
• Experience designing and testing electronics in wet and subsea environments.
• Proficiency with Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB for electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MIL standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) design.
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and component data sheets.
• Experience derating components and designing for reliability.

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

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