Electrical Engineer

Saic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in San Diego, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort, including the ALPV program, to design, develop, integrate, and evaluate electrical systems for reliability and maintainability.

This on-site role requires an active secret clearance on start and a bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least four years of related experience. Salary range is $120,001 to $160,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4 years related experience.
• Active secret clearance on first day of employment.
• Experience designing, testing, producing and documenting marine environment hardware.

Responsibilities

• Support ALPV program by designing, developing, integrating, and evaluating electrical systems.
• Provide engineering evaluation of reliability, maintainability, and supportability of developmental equipment.
• Assist with integration of multi-domain systems including mechanical, software, and electrical.

Skills

Python

Java

C#/C++

Electronics design

Power systems

Networking

Additive manufacturing

Communications systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking anElectrical Engineerfor the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail support of the Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) project, unmanned equipment development and testing and logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

This position is contingent upon award news, expected September 2026. This position is on site in San Diego, CA.

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support to the Autonomous Low Profile Vessel (ALPV) program to design, develop, integrate, and evaluate the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of developmental support equipment used with ALPV systems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 4 years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 4 years of experience with design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware
• 3 years’ experience with integrating and debugging multi-domain systems (mechanical, software, electrical) for
• robust maritime system performance
• 3 years’ experience with integrating, setting up and maintaining communications networks, including satcom, RF and wired networks
• 3 years’ experience maintaining and troubleshooting power and power distribution systems
• Experience with USV operations in support of military exercises
• Experience developing curriculum and training to enhance the military’s understanding of autonomous and communication systems.
• Proficiency with python, Java, C#/C++, electronics designing & prototyping, power systems, networking, additive manufacturing, and communications systems

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