Electrical Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Assisting technical leadership with the development of Diagnostic products
• Serving as a member of highly technical engineering and scientific teams on field test activities when necessary (moderate travel is required on occasion)
• Writing detailed technical reports and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Ensuring fidelity of measurements and acquisition of data

Key Competencies

• Proficient in the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electrical measurement instruments for troubleshooting and analysis
• Demonstratable knowledge of voltage/current transformers, the fundamentals of their operation, and their applications in electrical systems
• Skilled in operating benchtop lab equipment, including function generators, power supplies, and related instruments
• Experienced in data acquisition techniques including: equipment setup, data collection, and subsequent analysis and interpretation
• Understanding of diagnostic techniques such as: differential measurements, Fourier analysis, transient response, parasitic effects, aliasing, frequency response, impedance
• Adept at interpreting and comprehending complex circuit schematics, one-line diagrams, and related electrical documentation
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Highly adaptable with the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced team environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, or relevant field
• 0 – 2 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• Basic programming experience (e.g. C++, C#, Python)
• Electrical circuit simulation, schematic capture, and layout skills
• Hands-on testing and debugging experience with knowledge of various test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator)
• Available for up to 25% travel in support of testing or other customer requirements
• Willing to work odd hours when needed – associated with travel/field testing
• Self-motivation and the willingness to develop new skills, take on a wide variety of tasks, and ask questions
• The capability to work and think independently
• Willingness to fail, push forward, and learn from mistakes
• Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, and Mathcad
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Adaptable to highly dynamic workload and environment
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field
• Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance
• RF design/test equipment experience
• Basic programming experience (e.g. C++, C#, Python)
• Some LABVIEW exposure/experience
• Desire to learn/grow into project management
• Complex PCB schematic design and multilayer layout experience
• Software front end/back-end development for controlling lab electronic test equipment
• Systems Engineering experience
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental power systems concepts, including transmission line theory, transformer operations, and three-phase power principles

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay Range

Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 (annualized USD).