Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 2615129

Location: San Diego, CA, United States

Date Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Electrical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail support of the Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) project, unmanned equipment development and testing and logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

This position is contingent upon award news, expected September 2026. This position is on site in San Diego, CA.

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support to the Autonomous Low Profile Vessel (ALPV) program to design, develop, integrate, and evaluate the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of developmental support equipment used with ALPV systems.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 4 years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 4 years of experience with design, testing, production, and documentation of marine environment hardware
• 3 years' experience with integrating and debugging multi-domain systems (mechanical, software, electrical) for
• robust maritime system performance
• 3 years' experience with integrating, setting up and maintaining communications networks, including satcom, RF and wired networks
• 3 years' experience maintaining and troubleshooting power and power distribution systems
• Experience with USV operations in support of military exercises
• Experience developing curriculum and training to enhance the military's understanding of autonomous and communication systems.
• Proficiency with python, Java, C#/C++, electronics designing & prototyping, power systems, networking, additive manufacturing, and communications systems

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

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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