Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Saab • Quincy, MA

144d • $124,200 - $161,500

About The Position

Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to support our growing team working on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This position spans many Electrical Engineering topics and is the perfect position for anyone looking at a wide array of design challenges. Our AUVs, UUVs, and ROVs span AC power (shore and charging equipment), DC power (battery systems and conversion), sensor integration, and electromechanical (propulsion, motors, servos, actuators) integration. This is a hands-on position with the chance to build, test, and integrate the designs you work on. This position will be remote or hybrid to start, but will ultimately be based out of our new Bristol, RI facility that is opening in early 2026. An Electrical Engineering position for anyone interested in leading, designing, developing, and/or modifying AC, DC, linear, analog, digital, acoustic, or sensor designs in subsea applications. This person will lead design approaches and parameters. They will analyze operating data, develop and conduct tests, and draw conclusions or make design decisions based on results. They will be responsible for selecting components and equipment based on requirements, specifications, and reliability. They will also support the interdisciplinary development team with their expertise to guide System level decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 13+ years of experience.
• Experience using industry standard electrical engineering design tools (Altium, SPICE, MATLAB).
• Product development experience demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills with underwater vehicles and devices.
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues during design, development and execution of electrical engineering activities.
• Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications.
• Experience to Earned Value (EV), Cost Account Management (CAM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and tracking.
• Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, both international and domestic.
• Proficient at understanding requirements traceability in a model-based systems engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior DoD industry experience.
• Experience with designing and testing electronics in wet and subsea environment.
• Experience with Altium, SPICE, and electrical systems in Matlab.
• Familiarity with Mil Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
• Knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) design.
• Knowledge of design for EMI/EMC standards in military application.
• Experience reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and component data sheets.
• Experience derating components and designing for reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering support and guidance for AUV/ROV systems and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing as part of a team designing AUV/ROV systems.
• Technically execute the research and development of new circuit card designs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Lead and execute functional analysis, evaluation, and optimization of product designs.
• Present technical results and content to internal and external customers, tailored to the customer audience.
• Provide technical support to key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Create and maintain power and endurance budgets through development phases.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing related matters.
• Lead design verification efforts.
• Lead cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.
• Lead electrical related failure analysis of hardware.
• Contribute to system level design considerations and trade-offs where many engineering disciplines are concerned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan assistance.
• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs.
• Employee stock purchase program with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees