Senior RF Payload Engineer | Configuration & Tech Writing

Transmission & Distribution World; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support UAVIO program leadership at NIWC-Pac, Point Loma, San Diego. Responsibilities include RF payload integration, edge computing, configuration management, and technical writing for unmanned systems.

Core duties cover hardware design of RF assemblies, SWaP analysis, bench testing, and ensuring documentation quality. Requires US citizenship and active Secret clearance; salary range listed: $120,001–$160,000.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years experience preferred.
• Hands-on RF systems or payload integration experience required.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to translate complex concepts into documentation.

Responsibilities

• RF payload integration and hardware/software integration on unmanned systems.
• Hardware architecture design for electronic/RF assemblies.
• SWaP analysis, power distribution, and data routing for small form-factor payloads.
• Lab testing with spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscope.
• Configuration Management for UAVIO project and documentation like ICDs and schematics.

Skills

RF systems

Technical writing

Configuration management

Payload integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Altium Designer

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support UAVIO program leadership at NIWC-Pac, Point Loma, San Diego. Responsibilities include RF payload integration, edge computing, configuration management, and technical writing for unmanned systems.

Core duties cover hardware design of RF assemblies, SWaP analysis, bench testing, and ensuring documentation quality. Requires US citizenship and active Secret clearance; salary range listed: $120,001–$160,000.