Senior Electrical Engineer — Naval EMALS/AAG Systems

Socket.dev; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineers to support the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for U.S. Navy carrier operations.

The role involves design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and on‑site and shipboard support across global locations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering, strong problem‑solving skills, and willingness to travel internationally and aboard naval vessels to ensure system performance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in defense or aerospace.
• Experience with complex power electronics and naval systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally and aboard naval vessels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot electrical components and systems for EMALS/AAG.
• Assist with the development and review of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and system documentation.
• Conduct engineering investigations to identify and resolve system issues, including repairs or technical recommendations for components.
• Perform system testing, validation, and evaluation to ensure performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide technical recommendations to address electrical challenges and improve reliability and safety.
• Troubleshoot and develop procedures, including shipboard emergency calls or testing outside normal hours.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for stakeholders and review engineering change requests (REI/Waivers/Variances).
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Travel up to 5-30%, including internationally, aboard U.S. naval vessels and remote sites.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Testing

System design

Documentation

Job description

SAIC is seeking highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineers to support the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for U.S. Navy carrier operations.

The role involves design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and on‑site and shipboard support across global locations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering, strong problem‑solving skills, and willingness to travel internationally and aboard naval vessels to ensure system performance and