Senior Electrical Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. seeks an Electrical Engineer to troubleshoot electrical systems and support test environments for a next-generation hypersonic missile program.

The role requires hands-on, on-site work at NSWC Crane with lab hardware and real-time simulation equipment. Qualified candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering (Bachelor’s with 5+ years or Master’s with 3 years) and experience diagnosing complex electrical/hardware failures, plus interim secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware electrical discipline; 5+ years experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Diagnose electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems.
• Strong understanding of networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols.
• Interim secret clearance required to start; sponsorship available for clearance.
• Ability to work 100% on-site at NSWC Crane.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues in complex electrical systems involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and weapon-system interfaces.
• Verify electrical systems and identify loose connections, wiring faults, and signal integrity issues.
• Support integration of missile subsystems, instrumentation, and test rack hardware.
• Analyze real-time networks to ensure correct data routing and message integrity in simulations.
• Monitor timing of real-time models and resolve timing issues affecting simulations.
• Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, real-time modelers, and test operators.
• Support test readiness reviews and lab configuration updates for the hypersonic program.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

System networks

Real-time timing

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

iHawk

Speedgoat

RT-Linux

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience troubleshooting electrical systems and supporting test environments. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and test of a next‑generation Hypersonic Missile System, supporting real‑time test operations, electrical diagnostics, and weapon‑system‑level performance verification.

This position requires on‑site support at NSWC Crane to enable hands‑on work with lab hardware, missile subsystem interfaces, and high‑fidelity real‑time simulation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve issues within complex electrical systems involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and closed‑loop weapon‑system interfaces


• Perform electrical verification tasks including:
  
  
  
  • Identification of loose or intermittent connections
  
  
  • Troubleshooting faulty or damaged wiring/cabling
  
  
  • Evaluating line integrity, grounding, shielding, and signal quality
  
  
  
  


• Support integration of new missile subsystems, instrumentation, and test rack hardware


• Analyze and verify complex system networks to ensure correct signal transmission, data routing, and message integrity across real‑time simulation components


• Monitor and analyze real‑time model execution timelines


• Resolve timing issues affecting weapon‑system‑level closed‑loop simulations


• Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and corrective actions


• Collaborate closely with system engineers, software developers, real‑time modelers, and test operators


• Support test readiness reviews, lab configuration updates, and integration events for the hypersonic program

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware electrical engineering discipline and five (5) or more years of experience or Masters degree and three (3).


• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.


• Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems


• Strong understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols


• Interim secret clearancerequired to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process


• Ability to work 100% on‑site at NSWC Crane

Desired Experience:

• Network+ or equivalent certification (Security+, CCNA, etc.)


• Experience reviewing or modifying wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and system schematics


• Experience with real‑time simulation/test frameworks (e.g., iHawk, Speedgoat, RT Linux, or similar)


• Knowledge of avionics interfaces, deterministic timing systems, or secure DoD network architectures


• Familiarity with HPC computing, MIL‑STD communication protocols, V&V and Systems Engineering processes

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.