Engineer - Aerospace EMP - 1647

SARA • Cypress, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a talented, motivated, and imaginative Aerospace EMP (ASEMP) Engineer to join their Aerospace EMP Survivability and Effects Department within the High-Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM). This role will support EMP hardening and assessment activities on aircraft and ground-based facilities, and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The position is based in Cypress, CA. The engineer will have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing from initial conception to operation. The role involves supporting EMP assessments, designing aircraft hardening, conducting research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and documentation of engineering tasks, writing technical reports, and performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting.

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