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Electrical Engineer

SAICSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as an Electrical Engineer with SAIC, a leader in defense technology, where you can contribute to cutting-edge unmanned maritime systems and enjoy a competitive salary of $120,001 - $160,000 annually. This role is ideal for skilled engineers eager to develop expertise in marine hardware design and testing within a reputable organization. Apply today to join a dynamic team shaping the future of naval technology.

Quick Overview

Salary
$120.0k - $160k/yr
Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job ID: 2615129

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-31

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: ORA_ON_SITE

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.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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