Engineer - Aerospace EMP - 1623

SARA • Cypress, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a talented, motivated, and imaginative Aerospace EMP (ASEMP) Engineer to support EMP hardening and assessment activities on aircraft and ground-based facilities. This role involves transitioning innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The engineer will have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing from initial conception to operation. The position is located in Cypress, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or relevant field
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Electromagnetics (including RF or EMI/EMC), or Pulsed Power
• Test experience involving spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, pulsers, and other EMI/EMC devices
• Basic programming experience (e.g. Matlab, VBA, SQL, LabVIEW, and/or Python) for data analysis and test automation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, solve problems strategically
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• May require moderate physical effort, involving standing, sitting, and use of hands while performing duties, to include carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Electromagnetics, including RF or EMI/EMC, Aerospace Engineering, or Pulsed Power
• 8 – 10 years of relevant experience
• Software front end/back-end development for controlling lab electronic test equipment
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental power systems concepts, including transmission line theory, transformer operations, and three-phase power principles
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft and other aerospace-related or ground-based EMP assessments, including travel to airfields and facilities (CONUS and OCONUS)
• Perform aircraft hardening design efforts
• Perform research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and documentation of multidisciplinary engineering tasks on multiple projects and programs
• Write detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting using knowledge of standard and advanced test and data acquisition equipment
• Execute other tasks in coordination with customers and their contractors, technical leaders, program managers, executive leadership, or department managers
• Interface with technical program managers to provide technical input as needed

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
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level