Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems · Software Engineering

In short

Saab Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer for its Autonomous and Undersea Systems division. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating electrical systems for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), with opportunities for hands-on building and testing. The position can be remote or hybrid initially, with a future base in Bristol, RI.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering support and guidance for AUV/ROV systems.
Coordinate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
Technically execute research and development of new circuit card designs and electromechanical assemblies.
Lead and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
Present technical results and content to internal and external customers.
Provide technical support to key subcontractors and suppliers.
Create and maintain power and endurance budgets.
Provide technical support for manufacturing related matters.
Lead design verification efforts.
Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
Lead electrical related failure analysis of hardware.
Contribute to system level design considerations and trade-offs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience OR Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 13+ years of experience.
Experience using industry standard electrical engineering design tools (Altium, SPICE, MATLAB).
Product development experience with underwater vehicles and devices.
Demonstrated experience resolving issues during design, development, and execution of electrical engineering activities.
Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
Experience with Earned Value (EV), Cost Account Management (CAM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and tracking.
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 15%, both international and domestic.
Proficient at understanding requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications

Prior DoD industry experience.
Experience with designing and testing electronics in wet and subsea environment.
Experience with Altium, SPICE, and electrical systems in Matlab.
Familiarity with Mil Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
Knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) design.
Knowledge of design for EMI/EMC standards in military application.
Experience reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and component data sheets.
Experience derating components and designing for reliability.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
401(k) with employer contributions.
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
Wellness and employee assistance resources.
Employee stock purchase opportunities.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Skills

AltiumSPICEMATLABMS Office

#Electrical Engineering#AUV#ROV#Power Systems#Sensor Integration#Electromechanical Integration#Subsea Applications

About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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