Electrical Engineer - 1705

SARA • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a defense research and development company creating technology innovations for commercial and government organizations. The High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is hiring an Electrical Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support research and development and transition technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. The engineer will work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on established and new programs, contributing across multidisciplinary projects from conception through operation.

The role provides hands-on experience designing, building, and testing electrical systems; prototyping and integrating hardware; developing testbeds; and working with high-voltage systems. The engineer will help conduct tests, analyze and document results, and support laboratory equipment and electrical testbeds. The position is on-site. The work environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated, with moderate physical hazards possible. The role may require light physical effort, including standing, sitting, using hands, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, test equipment, and troubleshooting techniques, with an interest in developing practical engineering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• May require standing, sitting, use of hands, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of electrical circuits, including circuit analysis, design, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems in a laboratory or testing environment, including familiarity with electrical safety practices.
• Experience with basic electrical prototyping, circuit assembly, and testing using common laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers to design, build, and test electrical systems, including basic prototyping, hardware integration, and testbed development.
• Learn safe testing practices, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques for high-voltage electrical systems.
• Learn new technical concepts and apply new knowledge to hands-on engineering projects.
• Help develop and carry out test procedures, collect and analyze data, and document results to assess system performance and identify improvements.
• Support setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and electrical testbeds used for engineering development and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and scientific teams during laboratory and field testing activities and contribute to technical projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other supplemental programs.
• Generous PTO program, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discretionary employee bonuses.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

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