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Senior Electrical Engineer

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead engineering efforts related to the design, manufacture and sustainment of US Navy Aircraft Equipment, related systems, and other military systems in support of its Indianapolis, IN facility. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Tasking will include but will not be limited to leading teams in the design, development, modification, evaluation and test of a variety of electronic equipment and electrical systems. May work with radar and related RF systems, electronic warfare systems, communications equipment and systems, other receive and transmit equipment and systems, software defined radios, antennas, GPS and other guidance systems, circuitry components, analog and digital circuits and processors, control systems, acoustic systems, electro-optic systems, weapon system launch and control circuitry, and test equipment design and development. Candidate is expected to have mastery in the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques for designing RF circuits, layout of circuit cards, analyzing electronic systems, and troubleshooting electronic and electrical constructs. Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and solve complex electrical engineering problems for multiple simultaneous projects. Candidate will work to standardize electrical engineering processes and tools for the facility and will guide the electrical engineering team in the implementation of the processes and tools.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years related experience.
  • Strong experience with RF system design.
  • Extensive experience with circuit card assembly layout processes and procedures.
  • Experience generating electrical requirements and translating them into circuit design to achieve desired output.
  • Ability to fault isolate complex RF and other electronic systems and CCAs in a field or lab environment to identify faulty component or design deficiency.
  • Strong background in developmental and qualification testing of electronic assemblies and/or CCAs to include experience with environmental, EMI, and EMC testing.
  • Strong experience in antenna selection and other RF system optimization, to include component selection and analysis
  • Experience writing and interpreting technical reports, requirements and interface documents, white papers, and proposals.
  • Experience preparing presentation material and presenting to peers, project tram members, customers, and managers at all levels
  • Computer skills:
    •  Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Experience with Electronic CAD tools such as Altium and PADS
    • RF performance modeling tools
  • Analog and digital design including, serial communication, logic design, power design, signal filtering and wave shaping.
  • Experience with Configuration Management Toolsets for version control of hardware, software, and documentation.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. 

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience leading teams of engineers and/or other related project personnel. 
  • Experience running small projects related to electronics system development and/or integration.
  • Experience with reverse engineering electronic and electrical systems. 
  • Experience working in a small team collaborative environment. 
  • Already possess military security clearance at the Secret or above level. Safety Critical Hardware Design & Analyses (DoD, Medical, Automotive). 
  • Product Life Cycle Management.  
  • Experience with product development procedures, specifically iterative product design & development of embedded systems. 
  • Knowledge of Integrated Defense Acquisition and Logistics Life Cycle Management System, System Engineering Technical Review process, FDA Design Control Guidance for Medical Devices processes, or other experience with industry regulatory guidance.

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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