Electrical Engineer - High-Voltage Lab & R&D

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match / profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks an Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and contractors.

You will grow with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and technicians through long-standing and new programs. The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, testing of electrical systems, and collaboration to advance challenging defense-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 1 – 5 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, test equipment, and troubleshooting techniques, with an interest in developing practical engineering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers to design, build, and test electrical systems, gaining hands-on experience with basic prototyping, hardware integration, and testbed development
• Gain exposure to high-voltage electrical systems while learning safe testing practices, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques
• Willingness to learn new technical concepts, explore unfamiliar topics, and apply new knowledge to hands-on engineering projects
• Help develop and carry out test procedures, collect and analyze data, and document results to better understand system performance and identify potential improvements
• Support the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and electrical testbeds used for engineering development and testing
• Collaborate with engineering and scientific teams during laboratory and field testing activities, gaining practical experience while contributing to a variety of technical projects

Skills

Electrical circuits

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs seeks an Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and contractors.

You will grow with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and technicians through long-standing and new programs. The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, testing of electrical systems, and collaboration to advance challenging defense-oriented