Electrical Engineer III

Scientific Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick paid time off

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is hiring for a senior-level engineering position in Huntsville, Alabama, focusing on U.S. government contracts involving aircraft systems. This role requires collaboration in designing, building, and maintaining electrical and firmware applications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Benefits include medical plans, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of work experience in engineering.
• Proficiency in applying complex, technical, professional disciplines.
• Experience in aircraft systems modification and installation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on U.S. government contracts.
• Design and maintain electrical hardware and firmware.
• Lead design and development activities and mentor others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Electrical schematics

FPGA

High-speed digital design

Software development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other engineers and logisticians in the execution of U.S. government contracts for the sustainment and modification of USAF assets
• Participating as part of a team to design, build, and maintain electrical designs, firmware, hardware and software applications
• Reading, developing and revising electrical schematics
• Being willing to learn DoD designs, protocols, and specific languages as well as firmware‑hardware integration and troubleshooting firmware, hardware, and software issues
• Overseeing the installation of components by technicians
• Leading other engineers in design and development activities, including mentorship
• Serving as a senior‑level practitioner who may assist others as a lead practitioner

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical preferred) and five or more years of work‑related experience
• Application of complex, technical, professional disciplines requiring a four‑year degree or equivalent and extensive, applied use of related concepts, practices and methods in this occupational field
• Senior‑level proficiency to apply significant job‑related experience and assist others as a lead practitioner
• Analytical skills are primary; important skills include communication, computer, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with aircraft systems, modification, and installation
• Experience with software/firmware and hardware integration
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • High‑speed board design, RF design, high‑speed digital design, digital signal processing (DSP), FPGA
  • Software development
  • Strong math background
  • Experience with high‑speed interfaces such as 10G or PCIe3+
  • Experience with radar systems

Clearance Information

SRC is a contractor for the U.S. Government. This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level.

Travel Requirements

Some travel is required; less than 20% of the time.

Benefits

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals that increase with role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence.

EEO Statement

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.