Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a
world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to
create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial &
Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power,
Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to
address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions that work.
The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking
for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Senior Electrical
Engineer to support research and development activities and transition
innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado
Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with
talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs
and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the
candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a
multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.
Candidates must be strong team participants, have excellent communication
skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to contribute to a
multidisciplinary and fast-paced engineering environment.
Core Responsibilities:
* Hardware Electronics Design
* Designing, developing, testing, and analyzing complex high-power
solid-state switching systems and devices, gate-drive circuits, snubber
circuits, protection circuits, microcontroller-based control systems,
FPGA based systems, and data acquisition systems
* Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical systems for R&D purposes
* Executing SPICE simulations of complex control systems for high-power
solid-state switching systems
* Designing, manufacturing, and testing of PCBs
* Tests new products; develops systems to gather digital data during testing
* Assist in firmware testing and hardware testing of HV systems
* Develops ongoing quality control testing procedures to be incorporated into
the regular production process
* Writing detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project
documentation
* Assisting technical leadership with the development of Applied Research,
Pulsed Power systems, Directed Energy systems, and measures of
effectiveness of such systems
* Supporting highly-technical engineering and scientific teams on field test
activities when and if necessary (moderate travel is required on occasion)
* Responsible for creating and documenting design specifications
* System level integration and architecture development
Key Competencies:
* Critical thinking and problem solving
* Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
* Conflict resolution experience
* Adaptability to work in a fluid, fast-paced team environment
Requirements:
* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
* 10+ years work experience
* Experience using basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters,
oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and
spectrum analyzers
* Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, and
Mathcad
* Experience with analog and digital circuit design and layout
* Experience with software including DipTrace, OrCAD, P-SPICE, and LTSPICE
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and
multitasking skills
* Willingness to occasionally travel to brief customers or participate in
development testing
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
* US Citizenship required for security clearance purposes
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master s Degree in Electrical Engineering
* 12+ years experience in one or more of the following:1. Circuit
design with Power Electronics
2. Pulsed Power
3. High Power Solid-State Switching
4. Power Conditioning
5. DCDC & ACDC Power Conversion
6. High Voltage (1s to 1 0s of kilovolts)
7. Protection Circuits
8. High-Speed Communication Circuits
9. Digital and Analog Controls
10. Power Magnetics
11. Gate Drives
12. I/O Interface Circuits
13. Control Hardware
14. Electromagnetics
15. Microelectronics
16. Fiber optics
- Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance
SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:
* Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other
supplemental programs
* A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
* Tuition & certification reimbursement
* Flexible work schedules
* Employee bonuses
* 401(k) match/profit sharing
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)