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Electrical Engineer

NEWPORT, RI, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical support to Naval Underwater Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. We are currently looking for a motivated individual to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientist.

Job Duties:

  • Performs investigations and analyses of undersea vehicles and devices.
  • Performs problem solving to address complex technical challenges and to develop innovative solutions.
  • Works with engineers and technicians in the design and fabrication of electrical, and/or electronic test devices to be used for undersea investigations.
  • Performs reverse engineering as an analysis technique and should have the ability to quickly learn new concepts, tools and methodologies.
  • Dissects systems/components to determine functionality, identify the parameters for a viable counter-solution and to design/develop alternatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field and two (2) or more years experience.
  • PCB design experience with design tool such as Altium and/or KiCad
  • Familiarity with embedded systems (microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, etc).
  • Experience with modeling and analysis techniques
  • Experience with analog/digital circuitry
  • Ability to read and create schematics
  • Experience with MatLab
  • Programming ability in C++
  • Ability to obtain US DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness to obtain higher level clearance

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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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