Senior Power Systems Research Engineer (On-Site, TS)

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, life ins.

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems) to support rapid R&D efforts at its Colorado Springs facility. You will lead power systems activities, develop specifications, and guide teams across DoD and DoE programs.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), 8+ years in power systems EE, and strong communication. On-site work in Colorado Springs with TS/DoD security considerations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or additional experience in lieu of Master’s degree)
• 8 years of directly applicable power systems Electrical Engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data acquisition and protective relays, substations, or switchgear
• Experience with power system modeling software such as Aspen, SKM, RTDS or EMTP
• MATLAB or Python scripting for modeling/automation

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and apply physics first principles
• Use modeling and simulation to interpret test data
• Develop specifications and requirements
• Design and execute specialized tests and write test plans
• Prepare technical reports and briefings; maintain project documentation
• Collaborate with engineering teams of various sizes
• Lead multi-disciplinary power systems projects

Skills

Power systems engineering

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Modeling and simulation

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

8 years of relevant power systems EE experience

Tools

MATLAB/Python

Aspen/SKM/RTDS/EMTP

DipTrace/Altium/SPICE

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems) to support rapid R&D efforts at its Colorado Springs facility. You will lead power systems activities, develop specifications, and guide teams across DoD and DoE programs.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), 8+ years in power systems EE, and strong communication. On-site work in Colorado Springs with TS/DoD security considerations.