Electronics Engineer

SAIC; Hanahan (SC); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SAIC is seeking an Electronics Engineer for our customer site in North Charleston, SC, to design modular power distribution for distributed maritime sensors and to integrate renewable energy options. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or equivalent, and familiarity with embedded C++ and Python for microcontroller control.

On-site at Hanahan/North Charleston, SC with 10% travel, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience (or 9+ years without a degree).
• Experience programming microcontrollers to monitor system status and control subsystems.
• DC power distribution architectures for complex systems.
• IoT experience with low-SWaP sensors and systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a modular power distribution architecture for distributed maritime sensors.
• Integrate voltage negotiation for subsystems (USB-C PD-like).
• Incorporate renewables like wave, solar, and thermals into system architecture for persistence.
• Perform power budget analysis to support sensing, comms, and edge processing.
• Design signal/power PCBs with good routing, thermal management, and grounding.

Conhecimentos

C++

MicroPython

CircuitPython

Python

Power distribution

IoT

Electrical architecture

RF principles

UART/I2C

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2618727-OTHLOC-100000740513113

Location Hanahan, SC, US

Date Posted 2026-11-03

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Electrical Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electronics Engineer for our customer site in North Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities (include, But Are Not Limited To)

• Develop a modular, power distribution architecture for distributed maritime sensors
• Integrate voltage-level negotiation for subsystems (similar to that of USB-C PD)
• Incorporate renewable energy solutions such as wave harnessing, solar, peltier into a system architecture for improved persistence
• Perform power budget analysis to inform power system and support sensing, communication, and edge processing operations of complex systems
• Develop designs for signal/power PCBs using best practices for trace routing, thermal management, signal isolation, and grounding

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree
• Experience programming microcontrollers to monitor system status and implement control systems to toggle power amongst sub-systems/components (C++, microPython, circuitPython, standard Python)
• Development of DC power distribution architectures
• IoT experience with low-SWaP sensors and systems

Required Clearance

• No clearance required to start, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of renewables and integration of various technologies to improve system performance
• Familiarity with marine connectors and knowledge of electrical systems in highly corrosive environments
• Experience developing system-level electrical architecture with minimal oversight
• Knowledge of standard RF principles
• Familiarity with UART, I2C, RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet protocols (desired)
• PCB design for DC power distribution.in small, distributed (IoT) systems incorporating power toggling via microcontroller, renewables, and modular design

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.