Jobs · Engineering · New Jersey

Electrical Engineer Associate

SAIC · Lakehurst, NJ · 1 mo ago
Engineering$80k–$120k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical engineering functions to the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and/or Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical engineering functions to the EMALS and/or AAG.
  • Support 1000 VDC, 440 VAC, and 120 VAC power and control systems onboard aircraft carriers.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of the AAG and/or EMALS.
  • Be prepared to travel up to 5-20% or more, both domestically and internationally, to challenging environments and perform duties in physically demanding and uncomfortable conditions aboard naval vessels, military installations, or remote field sites.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • 0-2+ years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op programs, or academic projects with a strong emphasis on hands-on electrical equipment.
  • Comfortable and capable of working in challenging and often uncomfortable conditions, such as noisy machinery, confined spaces, elevated heights, extreme temperatures (hot/cold), wet or humid environments, and areas with fumes, dust, or vibrations.
  • Physical readiness is a prerequisite, necessitating the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for operating tools and equipment.
  • Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and steel-toed boots, is mandatory.
  • Valid US Passport is required.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance to begin work.

Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with electrical equipment.
  • Ability to work in challenging and uncomfortable conditions.
  • Physical fitness and endurance.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $80,001 - $120,000.

Pay

  • $80,001 - $120,000

Schedule

  • Full-time, Day shift

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