Electrical Engineer - 1705
About The Position
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a defense research and development enterprise creating technology innovations for commercial and government organizations. Its areas of expertise include RF, EMP, pulsed power, acoustics, and threat warning systems. The Electrical Engineer will support research and development activities in SARA’s High Power Electromagnetics Division and help transition technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the role offers opportunities to work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on existing and new programs. The engineer will contribute to multidisciplinary projects from conception through operation, gaining hands-on experience in electrical system design, prototyping, integration, testing, laboratory operations, and field testing.
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 light physical effort, including standing, sitting, and use of hands; carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Work environment is indoors, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist.
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 that 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 potential 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other supplemental programs.
- Generous paid time off program covering 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
