Electrical Engineer Associate

Job Description

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Panama City Beach Florida. You will be working in a dynamic environment at our Holley Engineering and Integration Center supporting rapid development, prototyping, and production of cutting-edge adaptive warfare technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset, with experience in handling mid-level engineering responsibilities.

This role will support equipment design, cable design, system design, testing and troubleshooting. Support can vary from Research & Development to Production Support.

The program focuses on asymmetric and adaptive warfare systems designed to provide flexible, cost-effective solutions for various asset types and modalities. It supports accelerated development and fielding of various technologies to address emergent warfighter requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Contribute technical expertise to support a variety of engineering projects under the guidance of senior engineers.

* Assist in designing and developing electrical systems, control systems, and equipment packages to meet project requirements.

* Capture and interpret design requirements, with a basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.

* Conduct feasibility assessments and testing for new or modified designs, reporting findings to stakeholders.

* Support and collaborate with technicians and support personnel in preparing detailed designs, documentation, testing protocols, and prototype fabrication.

* Provide technical data and contributions to the project's documentation and technical writing efforts.

* Assist senior team members with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on electrical systems and components.

* Prepare variance reports and address issues related to technical or manufacturing documentation when required.

* Maintain communication with program management and integration staff to align and resolve technical challenges.

* Contribute to generating reports for engineering studies and investigations related to technical issues affecting the program.

* Participate in the review of drawings, specifications, and procurement documentation to ensure vendors understand technical requirements and risks are addressed.

Qualifications

Relevant Background and

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

* Experience in engineering design, analysis, and testing.

* Electronic design in test equipment, power electronics, amplifiers, filtering, signal conditioning, and/or high-speed digital. Schematic entry in a schematic capture software.

* Experience programming microcontrollers to monitor system status and implement control systems to toggle power amongst sub-systems/components

* Familiarity with UART, I2C, RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet protocols

* PCB design for DC power  small, distributed (IoT) systems incorporating power toggling via microcontroller, renewables, and modular design

* Ability to physically troubleshoot AC and DC power distribution systems.

* Experience contributing to engineering documentation for a technical data package.

* Ability to read and understand basic electrical and mechanical drawings.

* Hands on troubleshooting using test equipment to help isolate problems and ability to generate solutions.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.