Electrical Engineer, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life Insurance 1x salary

AD&D 1x salary

Company 401k match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Engineer at the intermediate level to design, develop, fabricate, assemble, test, and deploy electronic systems for the Savannah River Site, DOE complex, and national security missions. The role is within the Asymmetric Technologies' Cyber Physical Systems team in Aiken, SC.

The candidate should have a BS in electrical/computer engineering with 4–6 years of experience, PCB/FPGA/OT expertise, and the ability to travel 10–15% for field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is legally required.
• Circuit design and simulation experience with microcontrollers (STM32/ARM Cortex preferred).
• Programming experience: C, C++, or Assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, fabricate, assemble, test, and deploy electronic systems for DoE, SRS, and national security missions.
• Provide direction and support to less senior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Travel 10–15% for professional development and field assignments.

Skills

Circuit design & simulation

Microcontroller experience

STM32/ARM Cortex

C/C++ or Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Vivado

Keil

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer at the intermediate level. Selected Candidate will design, develop, fabricate, assemble, test, and deploy a wide range of electronic systems in and other innovative solutions for the Savannah River Site, DOE complex, and National Security missions. The selected candidate will be employed at the Savannah River National Laboratory, in Asymmetric Technologies', Cyber Physical Systems team.

The selected candidate will work with engineers, scientists, researchers, technical specialists, and other professionals both within and external to Savannah River National. The selected candidate will build and strengthen relationships with laboratory employees, government agencies, academic and industry partners, through the completion of high-quality work. Ideal candidates are senior level engineers capable of leading design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing, and deployment of a wide range of electronic systems such as embedded systems, RF systems and operational technology networks. Candidate is expected to deliver results in a safe, responsible, secure, timely, and cost-effective manner. Candidates need to understand and apply advanced knowledge of standard theories, concepts, principles, techniques, and fundamentals in engineering to achieve innovative solutions. Candidates shall also scope, plan, organize, communicate, estimate, schedule, and perform technical tasks that provide creative technical solutions and address a variety of challenges. Candidate shall provide direction and support to less senior professionals. The candidate must be able to perform non-routine travel (approximately 10-15%) to complete professional development, and occasional short term remote field work and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical or computer engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Circuit Design and Simulation Experience
  • Microcontroller Experience
    • STM32/ARM Cortex Preferred
• Programming experience
  • C,C++ or Assembly Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in electrical or computer engineering
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design experience
  • Altium or Kicad Preferred
• PCB Assembly and Soldering experience (through hole and surface mount)
• FPGA Programming Experience
  • Vivado or Keil Preferred
• Machine Learning Model Development
  • Pytorch Preferred
• Operational Technology (OT) Experience
  • Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • OT Networking and communication protocols
• Understanding of basic cyber security principles
• RF System Experience

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.