Senior Power Systems Research Engineer

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Bonuses

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems) to lead and contribute to DoD/Energy programs in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes rapid R&D, modeling, and development of power-system solutions with a team of engineers and technicians.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in power systems EE, advanced degrees strongly preferred, and a track record in testing, simulation, and reporting. U.S.

Qualifications

• 8 years of directly applicable power systems Electrical Engineering experience
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience with data acquisition and high-voltage/power equipment testing
• Experience with modeling software and scripting for automation (MATLAB, Python)
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Active DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform self-guided engineering calculations and apply physics first principles
• Solve engineering problems using modeling and simulation, interpreting real-world test data
• Execute self-guided engineering studies
• Develop specifications and requirements
• Design and execute specialized tests
• Write concise test plans, technical reports, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and deliver technical briefings
• Multitask and collaborate with engineering teams
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8 years of directly applicable power systems Electrical Engineering experience
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS DoD security clearance
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties

Skills

Power systems

Electrical engineering

Modeling and simulation

Test planning

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

TS/DoD clearance

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Aspen

SKM

RTDS

EMTP

MATLAB

Python

DipTrace

Altium

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems) to lead and contribute to DoD/Energy programs in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes rapid R&D, modeling, and development of power-system solutions with a team of engineers and technicians.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in power systems EE, advanced degrees strongly preferred, and a track record in testing, simulation, and reporting. U.S.