Spectrum San Diego

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Crane, IN, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Security

The Role

Troubleshoot and verify complex electrical systems supporting hypersonic missile integration, testing, and real-time simulations. Diagnose wiring, grounding, signal, network, timing, and hardware issues; integrate missile subsystems and test equipment; analyze closed-loop simulation performance; document root causes and corrective actions; and collaborate with engineering, software, modeling, and test teams. The role is fully on-site at NSWC Crane and requires an interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience troubleshooting electrical systems and supporting test environments. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the development, integration, and test of a next‑generation Hypersonic Missile System, supporting real‑time test operations, electrical diagnostics, and weapon‑system‑level performance verification.

This position requires on‑site support at NSWC Crane to enable hands‑on work with lab hardware, missile subsystem interfaces, and high‑fidelity real‑time simulation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and resolve issues within complex electrical systems involving sensors, avionics, embedded computing, and closed‑loop weapon‑system interfaces
Perform electrical verification tasks including:
- Identification of loose or intermittent connections
- Troubleshooting faulty or damaged wiring/cabling
- Evaluating line integrity, grounding, shielding, and signal quality
Support integration of new missile subsystems, instrumentation, and test rack hardware
Analyze and verify complex system networks to ensure correct signal transmission, data routing, and message integrity across real‑time simulation components
Monitor and analyze real‑time model execution timelines
Resolve timing issues affecting weapon‑system‑level closed‑loop simulations
Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and corrective actions
Collaborate closely with system engineers, software developers, real‑time modelers, and test operators
Support test readiness reviews, lab configuration updates, and integration events for the hypersonic program

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related hardware electrical engineering discipline and five (5) or more years of experience or Masters degree and three (3).
Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.
Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems
Strong understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols
Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
Ability to work 100% on‑site at NSWC Crane

Desired Experience:

Network+ or equivalent certification (Security+, CCNA, etc.)
Experience reviewing or modifying wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and system schematics
Experience with real‑time simulation/test frameworks (e.g., iHawk, Speedgoat, RT Linux, or similar)
Knowledge of avionics interfaces, deterministic timing systems, or secure DoD network architectures
Familiarity with HPC computing, MIL‑STD communication protocols, V&V and Systems Engineering processes

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related hardware electrical engineering discipline and at least five years of experience, or a master's degree and at least three years of experience.
Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.
Experience diagnosing electrical and hardware failures in complex integrated systems.
Understanding of system networks, message flows, signal routing, and communication protocols.
Interim Secret clearance required to start, with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Ability to work 100% on-site at NSWC Crane.
Network+ or equivalent certification, such as Security+ or CCNA.
Experience reviewing or modifying wiring diagrams, harness documentation, and system schematics.
Experience with real-time simulation and test frameworks such as iHawk, Speedgoat, or RT Linux.
Knowledge of avionics interfaces, deterministic timing systems, or secure DoD network architectures.
Familiarity with HPC computing, MIL-STD communication protocols, V&V, and systems engineering processes.