Electrical Engineer Associate

Saic; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer in Panama City Beach, Florida. The role involves supporting engineering projects, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience in engineering design and testing. Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols is essential. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.
• Experience in engineering design, analysis, and testing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting using test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical expertise to support various engineering projects.
• Assist in designing and developing electrical systems and equipment packages.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and report findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering design

Testing and troubleshooting

Microcontroller programming

PCB design

Familiarity with communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Schematic capture software

Test equipment

Job 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 distribution. In 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.