Electronics Hardware Design Engineer — DoD R&D

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability & 

Life insurance

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to drive electrical system architecture, schematic capture, layout design, and prototype testing for advanced defense-oriented electronics.

The role blends creative design with rigorous implementation, contributing from conception through to operation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1–4 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field required.
• 1–4 years of design experience in electrical engineering.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel ~5% for customer briefings and testing events.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect new electronics systems from concept through implementation, including system architecture, PCB design, and validation.
• Develop schematics for analog, digital and mixed signal applications.
• Model and simulate circuit performance.
• Prototype, build, test and debug hardware using lab equipment.
• Write detailed technical reports on designs, test results, and procedures.
• Support technical teams on field test activities when necessary.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

Prototype testing

Lab equipment operation

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

PCB design software

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to drive electrical system architecture, schematic capture, layout design, and prototype testing for advanced defense-oriented electronics.

The role blends creative design with rigorous implementation, contributing from conception through to operation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and 1–4 years of