Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an

Electrical Engineer

with experience troubleshooting electrical systems and supporting test environments. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and test of a

next‑generation Hypersonic Missile System

, supporting real‑time test operations, electrical diagnostics, and weapon‑system‑level performance verification.

This position requires

on‑site support at NSWC Crane

to enable hands‑on work with lab hardware, missile subsystem interfaces, and high‑fidelity real‑time simulation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and resolve issues within complex electrical systems involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and closed‑loop weapon‑system interfaces

Perform electrical verification tasks including:

Identification of loose or intermittent connections

Troubleshooting faulty or damaged wiring/cabling

Evaluating line integrity, grounding, shielding, and signal quality

Support integration of new missile subsystems, instrumentation, and test rack hardware

Analyze and verify complex system networks to ensure correct signal transmission, data routing, and message integrity across real‑time simulation components

Monitor and analyze real‑time model execution timelines

Resolve timing issues affecting weapon‑system‑level closed‑loop simulations

Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and corrective actions

Collaborate closely with system engineers, software developers, real‑time modelers, and test operators

Support test readiness reviews, lab configuration updates, and integration events for the hypersonic program

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware electrical engineering discipline and five (5) or more years of experience or Masters degree and three (3).

Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.

Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems

Strong understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols

Interim secret clearance

required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process

Ability to work

100% on‑site

at NSWC Crane

Desired Experience:

Network+ or equivalent certification

(Security+, CCNA, etc.)

Experience reviewing or modifying wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and system schematics

Experience with real‑time simulation/test frameworks (e.g., iHawk, Speedgoat, RT Linux, or similar)

Knowledge of avionics interfaces, deterministic timing systems, or secure DoD network architectures

Familiarity with HPC computing, MIL‑STD communication protocols, V&V and Systems Engineering processes

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.