Senior Aerospace EMP/RF Engineer (HPEM)

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, a

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking an Aerospace EMP Engineer to support EMP hardening and assessment on aircraft and ground facilities, with opportunities to work with DoD and DoE contractors.

The role is based in Colorado Springs and involves travel up to 30%. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, 5–7 years of related experience, and basic programming skills in Matlab/LabVIEW/Python for data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or relevant field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Electromagnetics (including RF or EMI/EMC), or Pulsed Power.
• Test experience involving spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, pulsers, and other EMI/EMC devices.
• Basic programming experience (e.g. Matlab, VBA, SQL, LabVIEW, and/or Python) for data analysis and test automation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, solve problems strategically.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Moderate physical effort may be required (lifting up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft and other aerospace-related or ground-based EMP assessments (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Perform multidisciplinary engineering tasks across projects and programs.
• Write detailed technical reports and maintain project documentation.
• Conduct hands-on testing and troubleshoot with lab equipment.
• Coordinate with customers, program managers, and leaders for tasks.
• Interface with program managers for technical input as needed.
• Travel up to 30% per year.

Skills

EMI/EMC concepts

Test experience

Programming basics (Matlab/LabVIEW/Py)

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Electrical/Aerospace

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Pulsers

EMI/EMC devices

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking an Aerospace EMP Engineer to support EMP hardening and assessment on aircraft and ground facilities, with opportunities to work with DoD and DoE contractors.

The role is based in Colorado Springs and involves travel up to 30%. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, 5–7 years of related experience, and basic programming skills in Matlab/LabVIEW/Python for data analysis