Senior Electrical Engineer- Principal

6 days ago


Silver Spring, Maryland, United States SAIC Full time

SAIC Senior Electrical Engineer- Principal in NORFOLK, Virginia Description

At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Position, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Principal Electrical/Electronics Engineer to join our talented team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping the electronic landscape of tomorrow. You'll be given the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art projects, develop specifications for groundbreaking equipment, and push the boundaries of electronic technology.

Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and develop innovative electronic systems and components, including but not limited to navigation equipment, communication devices, and analog and digital computers.

Design and modify electronic circuitry and components to improve performance and integration.

Evaluate systems and equipment by conducting rigorous experimental tests and assessing results.

Develop technical specifications and select appropriate components and equipment based on performance analysis and project requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.

Review potential vendors and suppliers to ensure their capabilities meet the demands of our development projects.

Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers and team members.

Stay abreast of advancements in electronic engineering and introduce innovative approaches to product and system development.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.

Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.

A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master's level degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Eleven (11) years of professional experience.

Proven experience in researching, designing, developing, and testing electrical components supporting DOD navigation equipment and systems.

Demonstrated understanding of navigation system trade-offs and design, participating in customer design proposals, reviewing feasibility studies and overall operational performance requirements, and evaluating hardware/software integration.

Proficiency with electronic design tools, simulation software, and instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated communication and teamwork abilities.

Required Security Clearance:

Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.

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.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.

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