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 EMP Survivability and Effects Department within the High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Aerospace EMP Electrical Engineer. 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.
The Electrical Engineer will support research, design, development, technical documentation, customer interaction and business development on multiple projects and programs.
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform on Aircraft, Missile, and other Aerospace-related EMP Assessments, including travel to airfields and facilities CONUS and OCONUS
- Perform Aircraft Hardening Design efforts
- Perform research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and documentation of multidisciplinary engineering tasks on multiple projects and programs
- Write detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Perform hands-on tests with knowledge of standard and advanced test and data acquisition equipment
- Execute other tasks in coordination with customers and their contractors, technical leads, program managers, executive leadership or department managers
- Interface with technical program managers to provide technical input and personnel resources as needed
- Moderate to significant travel required (up to 30% a year)
Requirements:
- 7+ years’ experience with a BS or MS in Applied Electromagnetics including RF or EMI/EMC, Aerospace Engineering, or Pulsed Power.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Programming Skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and execute moderately-sized programs with teams while maintaining cost and schedule proficiency, customer expectations, and contract obligations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
- US Citizenship
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years’ experience with a BS or MS in Applied Electromagnetics including RF or EMI/EMC, Aerospace Engineering, or Pulsed Power.
- Active Top Secret Security 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)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 - DOE
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. (www.SARA.com)
SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SARA Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (719) 302-3117.
