SAIC is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and technical documentation of maritime surveillance systems. The Electrical Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of electronics payloads for unmanned surface vehicle (USV) platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to analyze high-level problem statements and develop conceptual solutions for consideration during team discussions; develop detailed, viable, engineering solutions from conceptual designs; generate technical documentation packages, including fabrication drawings, analysis packages, and technical briefs; interface with vendors to identify Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components; integrate components or subsystems into system assemblies; conduct component-level lab tests and system level operational at-sea tests; generate test plans and document test results; and thrive in a dynamic, team environment. This position is located in San Diego, CA.
Job duties may include:
Design, analysis and development of electrical and electronic systems
Design, analysis, and testing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Design, analysis and development of cable and connector assemblies
Design, analysis, and development of power systems
Design and specification of underwater cable assembly components based on stated operational/functional needs.
Design, analysis, and development of control systems, including signal processing and filtering, system logic development, and integration
Design, analysis, and development of sensor packages
Design, configuration, and programming of microprocessors
Development of system wiring diagrams
Integration and assembly of electro-mechanical systems
Test and evaluation of maritime surveillance systems, including development of test plans and test reports.
Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development
Interfacing with vendors to identify COTS components to meet system requirements
Interfacing with vendors to solicit fabrication quotes for and initiate procurement of custom components.
Active participation in team brainstorming and technical review meetings.
Qualifications
Education and experience:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field and five years of experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Required skills:
At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
Experience with C, Python, ROS, or related software languages.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Required clearance:
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
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