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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Your applicationOpen nowPrincipal Electrical EngineerSAIC · San Diego, CA, United States

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Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support critical Department of Defense (DoD) communications systems at a Navy facility in San Diego, California. In this role, you will be a lead to troubleshooting, repair, install, and sustain communications hardware down to the board level. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong diagnostic skills, a deep understanding of system and board-level diagrams, and field experience.

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN SAN DIEGO, CA. MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA. UP TO 25% TRAVEL INVOLVED.

JOB DUTIES:

Troubleshooting & Repair:

  • Troubleshoot, isolate faults, and repair communications hardware to the board and component level.
  • Read and interpret system-level and board-level schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Conduct functional tests on equipment and evaluate results to ensure system integrity and compliance with standards.

Installation & Field Engineering:

  • Plan and perform installation, configuration, integration, and testing of new and upgraded systems.
  • Provide field engineering support at government sites as needed.

Documentation & Reporting:

  • Develop and update design diagrams, engineering specifications, and build procedures.
  • Prepare high-quality reports summarizing findings, progress, and recommendations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing hardware to the board level, including soldering and rework and use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar test equipment.
  • Experience reading and analyzing system and board-level diagrams and technical documents.
  • Hands-on experience in hardware testing, evaluation, and integration.
  • Experience performing system installations.
  • Prior supervisory experience leading or supervising technical staff.

Clearance:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after start

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with NIWC Pacific or other Navy-related programs.
  • Familiarity with DoD and Strategic communication systems and standards.
  • IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification.

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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