SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Charleston, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two years of experience are required.
Experience developing direct-current (DC) power distribution architectures.
Experience programming microcontrollers to monitor system status and implement control systems that toggle power among subsystems and components.
Familiarity with UART, I2C, RS-232, RS-485, USB, and Ethernet protocols.
Internet of Things (IoT) experience with low size, weight, and power (SWaP) sensors and systems.
Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for DC power distribution in small, distributed IoT systems incorporating microcontroller-based power toggling, renewable energy, and modular design.

Responsibilities

Develop a modular power distribution architecture for distributed maritime sensors.
Integrate voltage-level negotiation for subsystems, similar to USB-C Power Delivery.
Incorporate renewable energy solutions such as wave harnessing, solar, and thermoelectric (Peltier) technologies into system architecture to improve persistence.
Perform power budget analysis to inform power system design and support sensing, communication, and edge processing operations of complex systems.
Develop signal and power PCB designs using best practices for trace routing, thermal management, signal isolation, and grounding.
Support the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and in-service support of the Common Aviation Command and Control System program at the customer site.

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing DC power distribution systems.
Experience designing power and signal PCBs.
Demonstrated development of power control systems for low-SWaP architectures to improve or maintain persistence on the power source.
Experience using microcontrollers and C++, MicroPython, CircuitPython, or Python to interface with sensors, relays, and similar components.
Knowledge of renewable energy and integration of various technologies to improve system performance.
Familiarity with marine connectors and electrical systems in highly corrosive environments.
Experience developing system-level electrical architecture with minimal oversight.
Knowledge of standard radio frequency (RF) principles.
Ability to independently identify problems, develop solutions, and troubleshoot systems.

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team, supporting the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and in-service support of the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2s) program for our customer site in North Charleston, SC.

Roles/Responsibilities: (include, but are not limited to)

Develop a modular, power distribution architecture for distributed maritime sensors
Integrate voltage-level negotiation for subsystems (similar to that of USB-C PD)
Incorporate renewable energy solutions such as wave harnessing, solar, peltier into a system architecture for improved persistence
Perform power budget analysis to inform power system and support sensing, communication, and edge processing operations of complex systems
Develop designs for signal/power PCBs using best practices for trace routing, thermal management, signal isolation, and grounding

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience

Relevant Background/Experience:

Development of DC power distribution architectures
Experience programming microcontrollers to monitor system status and implement control systems to toggle power amongst sub-systems/components
Familiarity with UART, I2C, RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet protocols
IoT experience with low-SWaP sensors and systems
PCB design for DC power distribution.in small, distributed (IoT) systems incorporating power toggling via microcontroller, renewables, and modular design

Desired Skills:

Power Distribution Design for DC Systems
PCB Design (Power and Signal)
Proven development of power control systems for low SWaP architectures to improve or maintain persistence on power source
Experience with microcontrollers (C++, microPython, circuitPython, standard Python) for interfacing with sensors, relays, etc.
Knowledge of renewables and integration of various technologies to improve system performance
Familiarity with marine connectors and knowledge of electrical systems in highly corrosive environments
Experience developing system-level electrical architecture with minimal oversight
Knowledge of standard RF principles
Self-starter who will attack problems and is capable of identifying problems, developing solutions, and troubleshooting systems independently

Clearance:

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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