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Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Senior Electrical Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 9/3/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Buenos Aires, Argentina
In Person
Electrical Engineering
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An electrical engineering degree (Bachelor’s or above) from an accredited program is required; a Professional Engineering License is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
  • A minimum of seven years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value is required; design office experience does not count.
  • Knowledge of international codes is required.
  • Ability to develop working knowledge of all technical requirements of the project.
  • Experience providing quality assurance for an ongoing construction project.
  • Experience reviewing contractor submittals.
  • Experience assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
  • Ability to evaluate proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications and make recommendations to the Project Director.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective.
  • Knowledge of construction safety regulations, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.
  • U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret eligibility are required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the contractor performs the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
  • Read design and construction drawings, understand design narratives and calculations, review engineering shop drawings, and determine whether the contractor has complied with final design parameters.
  • Observe onsite construction and determine whether construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
  • Perform quality assurance tasks, including ensuring the contractor’s work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract requirements, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance, and resolving conflicts.
  • Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program.
  • Monitor construction progress against the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on technical reviews of project documents and field inspections.
  • Perform technical inspections of the project’s electrical elements.
  • Coordinate the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and attend meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Director.
Desired Qualifications
  • Overseas experience is preferred.
  • Specific experience with high- and low-voltage equipment, telephone systems, and fire alarm systems is desired.

About the company

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Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced gives SRC access to a $3.5 billion, 15-year Navy pipeline.
  • The August 2026 Navy contract for C4I engineering broadens work across multiple ship fleets.
  • CBP kept SRC as incumbent for $21.39 million aircraft sensor support through September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • CBP’s Aircraft Sensors Technical Support Services ends September 22, 2026, forcing recompete risk.
  • SRC’s growth depends on defense contracting cycles and incumbent renewals, not product revenue.
  • Private ownership and federal concentration make a single protest or budget cut damaging.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • SRC won NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced across seven zones in March 2026.
  • SRC holds deep C4I, cyber, and aircraft-sensor sustainment work across Navy and CBP.
  • SRC remains embedded in follow-on federal vehicles, including OASIS UNR and Seaport.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%