Electrical Engineer

Inuplands; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead troubleshooting and support for HWIL environments in the development and test of a next‑generation hypersonic missile system. You will work on real‑time operations, electrical diagnostics, and weapon‑system level verification.

The role requires on‑site support at NSWC Crane, with hands‑on access to lab hardware, interfaces, and high‑fidelity simulation equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with HWIL environments and real-time test systems.
• Interim secret clearance to start, with ability to obtain secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot HWIL testbeds including sensors, avionics, and embedded computing.
• Diagnose root causes of hardware failures and timing anomalies.
• Verify electrical integrity, grounding, and signal quality in test racks.
• Support integration of new missile subsystems and instrumentation.
• Document steps and collaborate with engineers and lab operators.

Skills

HWIL environments

Real-time test systems

System networks & protocols

Diagnostics & fault isolation

On-site at Crane

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware discipline

Tools

iHawk

Speedgoat

RT-Linux

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 2615457
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Electrical Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits: Click here

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience troubleshooting and supporting Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) 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

HWIL System Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Diagnose and resolve issues within complex HWIL testbeds involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and closed‑loop weapon‑system interfaces
• Identify root causes related to component failures, degraded signals, hardware performance, or timing anomalies
• Conduct detailed fault isolation across interconnected hardware, simulation nodes, and networked weapon‑system components

Electrical Checkout & Hardware Validation

• 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

Network Analysis & Weapon‑System Communication Troubleshooting

• Analyze and verify complex system networks to ensure correct signal transmission, data routing, and message integrity across real‑time simulation components
• Develop an operational understanding of weapon‑system networking architectures, including component interfaces, comms pathways, and timing requirements
• Support protocols commonly used in real‑time missile and DoD systems (e.g., Ethernet, deterministic real‑time protocols, serial interfaces, MIL‑STD data links, etc.)

Real‑Time Execution Performance Analysis

• Diagnose causes of simulation overruns, delayed model execution, and desynchronization between hardware devices, sensors, and real‑time compute nodes
• Monitor and analyze real‑time model execution timelines
• Resolve timing issues affecting weapon‑system‑level closed‑loop simulations

Documentation, Collaboration & Lab Support

• 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 2 or more years of experience.
• Experience working with HWIL environments, tactical hardware, or real‑time test systems
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems
• Strong understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols
• Experience with real‑time simulation/test frameworks (e.g., iHawk, Speedgoat, RT Linux, or similar)
• 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
• 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

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 saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit newsroom.