Electrical Engr

SAIC • Bedford, IN

2d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer with experience in radio frequency (RF), digital signal processing (DSP), and system testing to join our cutting-edge engineering team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced systems, including maritime off-board countermeasures and other sophisticated electronic warfare solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, delivering mission-critical innovation for military and defense applications. The selected candidate will engage in activities across the product lifecycle, from initial system and component design to prototyping, testing, and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in radio frequency (RF) circuit design, digital signal processing, or radar/signal processing systems.
• Fundamental understanding of digital and analog circuit design, including schematics, simulations, and PCB design.
• Proficiency with RF simulation and circuit design tools (such as HFSS, ADS, AWR Microwave Office, or CST).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of signal protocols, modulation techniques, and signal chain analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in technical documentation and interfacing with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Familiarity or experience with maritime off-board countermeasures systems or electronic warfare systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems interfacing, FPGA/DSP programming, or hardware-software integration (e.g., VHDL, Verilog, microcontroller programming).
• Exposure to MIL-STD or DoD system requirements, especially those related to RF and electromagnetic compatibility (MIL-STD-461).
• Experience designing and testing systems in harsh environments, including maritime or underwater environments.
• Understanding of acoustic signal processing, radar technologies, or RF emitter systems.
• Active or ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize RF system designs, waveforms, and architectures for use in maritime electronic warfare and off-board countermeasure systems.
• Design and implement digital signal processing algorithms to detect, process, and mitigate advanced threats in challenging operational environments.
• Support the integration and testing of RF, digital signal processing, and broader system components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and performance objectives.
• Conduct in-depth modeling, simulation, and analysis of RF and signal processing systems for performance and environmental robustness.
• Utilize signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and other RF test equipment to evaluate system performance and troubleshoot functionality.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineering professionals, to advance integrated designs and implementation.
• Conduct system-level performance evaluations in laboratory, field, or system environments, with a focus on environmental and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements.
• Create and deliver detailed technical documentation, including system descriptions, test plans, analysis reports, and results.
• Stay up to date on advancements in RF and electronic warfare technologies, proposing innovative solutions to meet emerging threats.

What This Job Offers

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