Senior Research Engineer (Electrical / Power Systems) - 1631

SARA • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise focused on creating new technological innovations for Commercial & Government organizations. The High-Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) team at SARA is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Senior Research Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) and power systems research activities in Colorado Springs, CO. This role offers opportunities for growth, leadership, and learning alongside skilled engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-term and new programs for the DoD, DoE, and their contractors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or additional experience in lieu of Master’s degree)
• 8 years of directly applicable power systems Electrical Engineering experience
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS DoD security clearance
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience and relevant research emphasis in Power Systems
• Complimentary experience in areas such as Pulsed Power, EMP, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal Processing, High Voltage Physics (1s to 100s of kilovolts), or Digital and Analog Controls
• P.E. Electrical and Computer: Power license or exam completion
• Experience using data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, specialized test sets, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience testing and setting digital protective relays, commissioning switchgear, or substation design
• Experience with relevant modeling software such as one or more of the following: Power system short-circuit, load-flow, EMT, dynamics (Aspen, SKM, RTDS, EMTP)
• Mathematical scripting, modeling, analysis, or automation (MATLAB, Python)
• Circuit modeling and board layout (Dip Trace, Altium, SPICE)
• Experience in analytical modeling and the scientific process
• Experience in test design or requirements development
• Experience working cooperatively in team environments
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Ability to learn new skills and take new responsibilities
• Conflict resolution experience
• Active DoD TS or DoE Q security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform self-guided engineering calculations and apply physics first principles
• Solve engineering problems using modeling and simulation, interpreting real-world test data
• Execute self-guided engineering studies
• Develop specifications and requirements
• Design and execute specialized tests
• Write concise test plans, technical reports, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and deliver technical briefings
• Multitask and effectively collaborate with small or large engineering teams

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: Senior