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, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions... that work.
The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Hardware / Electronics 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.
Core Responsibilities:
Multi-Disciplinary Hardware & Electronics Design, from concept inception to hardware delivery:
System concepts, requirements, and architecture development
Schematic capture
Physical PCB layout
Choreographing manufacturing and assembly
Testing, characterization, and delivery of PCB systems
Execution of the design process for an array of R&D purposes, including implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical systems
High-power solid-state switching systems and devices
Pioneer of high voltage system design and improvements
Complex power generation
Gate-drive circuits
Snubber circuits
Protection circuits
Microcontroller based control systems
FPGA based systems
Data acquisition systems
Device physics understanding of common components
Developing and operating SPICE simulations of complex electrical architectures
Testing of new products, developing systems to gather digital and analog data
Participate in firmware and hardware testing of high voltage systems
Develop ongoing quality control testing procedures to be incorporated into the regular design process
Write detailed technical reports
Comprehensive design documentation
Design review documentation (PDR, CDR, TRR)
Customer facing interactions and presentations
Complex design specifications and characteristics
Support highly technical engineering and scientific teams on field test activities when necessary
Provide technical mentoring to support team development
Key Competencies:
Critical thinking and problem solving
Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities
Adaptability to work in a fluid, fast-paced team environment
Ability to comprehend and design to full scale system integration
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years' design 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
May require moderate physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist
US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years' experience in designing one or more of the following:
Power Electronics
Pulsed Power
High Power Solid-State Switching
Power Conditioning
DC/DC & AC/DC Power Conversion
High Voltage (1s to 100s of kilovolts)
Protection Circuits
High-Speed Communication Circuits
Digital and Analog Controls
Power Magnetics
Gate Drives
I/O Interface Circuits
Control Hardware
Electromagnetics
Microelectronics
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
Discretionary Employee bonuses
401(k) match/profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Pay Range:
Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $180,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA's total compensation package for employees.
Application Deadline: September 22, 2024
EEO Commitment
We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers- no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.