Electrical Engineer

SAAB; Bristol, Cranston, Quincy (RI, RI, MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

SAAB seeks an Electrical Engineer in Quincy, Massachusetts, to support Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The role involves hands-on design challenges across various electrical engineering topics, contributing to innovative projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have a minimum of 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include providing engineering support, interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, and executing research and development.

Benefits include medical insurance, generous paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or 1+ years with a Master's.
• Experience in product development related to underwater vehicles.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for AUV/ROV systems.
• Interface with cross-disciplinary teams for product design.
• Analyze operating data and develop tests to inform design decisions.

Skills

Electrical engineering design tools (Altium, SPICE, MATLAB)

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and group communication skills

Understanding requirements traceability

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Quincy, Massachusetts, Bristol RI or Cranston RI,

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 position for anyone looking at a wide array of design challenges. Our AUVs, UUVs, and ROVs span AC power (shore and charging equipment), DC power (battery systems and conversion), sensor integration, and electromechanical (propulsion, motors, servos, actuators) integration. This is a hands‑on position with the chance to build, test, and integrate the designs you work on. This position will sit in our Quincy, MA facility.

An Electrical Engineering position for anyone interested in designing, developing, or modifying AC, DC, linear, analog, digital, acoustic, or sensor designs in subsea applications. This person will help determine design approaches and parameters. They will analyze operating data, develop and conduct tests, and draw conclusions or make design decisions based on results. They will be responsible for selecting components and equipment based on requirements, specifications, and reliability. They will also support the interdisciplinary development team with their expertise to guide system level decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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 as part of a team designing AUV/ROV systems.
• Technically execute the research and development of new circuit card designs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Provide support and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
• Present technical results and content to internal and external customers, tailored to the customer audience.
• Provide technical support to key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Create and maintain power and endurance budgets through development phases.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing related matters.
• Support cost/benefit trade‑off analysis and feasibility studies.
• Support electrical related failure analysis of hardware.
• Contribute to system level design considerations and trade‑offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.

Compensation

$97,000–$121,300

Skills and Experience

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

Desired Experience and Skills

• Prior DoD industry experience.
• Experience with designing and testing electronics in wet and subsea environment.
• Experience with Altium, SPICE, and electrical systems in MATLAB.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Drug‑Free Workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug‑free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.