Power Systems Research Engineer (Electrical) – TS Eligible

Sara-Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Research Engineer to support rapid R&D and power systems research in Colorado Springs. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians on programs for DoD and DoE customers, delivering innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes modeling, testing, and specification development, with opportunities to grow and lead in a collaborative environment. A Master’s in EE and security clearances are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of directly applicable power systems experience.
• F.E. exam completion or E.I.T. certification.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Experience with modeling software (Power systems, MATLAB, Python).
• DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance
• Team collaboration and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and apply physics first principles.
• Solve engineering problems using modeling and simulation and interpret test data.
• Assist development of specifications and requirements.
• Design and execute specialized tests with peer oversight.
• Write test plans, technical reports, and maintain project documentation.
• Deliver technical briefings and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Leadership capabilities

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Aspen

SKM

RTDS

EMTP

Dip Trace

Altium

SPICE

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Research Engineer to support rapid R&D and power systems research in Colorado Springs. You will join a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians on programs for DoD and DoE customers, delivering innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes modeling, testing, and specification development, with opportunities to grow and lead in a collaborative environment. A Master’s in EE and security clearances are preferred.